Six dead, nine injured in Gujranwala house fire

Gujranwala: A tragic incident occurred in Gujranwala where six people, including three women and three children, were killed in a gas leak explosion at their home.

According to police reports, the fire broke out due to a gas leak from a cylinder, engulfing the entire house. Nine members of the family were severely burned in the blaze, with three children and three women succumbing to their injuries.

The victims included 6-year-old Javeria, 3-year-old Merib, 2-year-old Owais, 27-year-old Amber, 26-year-old Insa, and 50-year-old Fahmida. The survivors, who sustained severe burns ranging from 40% to 70%, were rushed to a hospital in Lahore for treatment. Tragically, the fire caused by the LPG leak resulted in 100% burns for the children and widespread devastation.

The incident occurred six days ago, and the deceased were laid to rest in a local cemetery.