10 of a family killed in Lahore house fire

10 of a family killed in Lahore house fire

Lahore (Web Desk): At least 10 people, including women and children died a house caught fire in Bhati Gate area of Lahore.

According to details, the fire broke out due to an explosion in fridge's compressor. They said the house had no ventilation to let the smoke out.

The deceased included a man, his wife, two other women, five children and a seven-month-old baby while only one member of the family managed to escape the deadly fire by jumping off the building.

Fire brigade and rescue teams rushed to the house, located in a congested area, and doused the fire after hours.

The bodies have been shifted to the mortuary by the rescue team and the rescue operation has also been completed.