Woman with disability dies in midnight fire at Korattur apartment
An air-conditioner and a refrigerator, among other electrical appliances, reportedly exploded as the fire spread rapidly through the house. A suspected electrical short circuit is believed to have triggered the blaze
A 48-year-old woman named Akila with a disability was killed in a fire that erupted at her apartment in Korattur, Periyar Nagar, on Sunday morning (November 1, 2026). Her husband, Ramani, and son, Karthik, managed to escape, but they sustained burn injuries. The incident occurred while the family was asleep. Police suspect an electrical short circuit triggered the blaze, which rapidly spread throughout the house.
The fire is believed to have been caused by a combination of an air conditioner and a refrigerator exploding due to the short circuit, igniting other electrical appliances. Both Ramani and Karthik were rescued by Korattur police and Fire and Rescue Services personnel, who received information about the fire and immediately launched rescue operations with the help of local residents.
They were taken to a hospital for treatment. The Rajamangalam Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
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