Four members of the same family die tragically in a house fire in Dwarka, Gujarat

A tragic fire accident in Dwarka, Gujarat’s famous pilgrimage site, claimed the lives of four members of the same family on Tuesday night. According to police officials, the incident occurred in a residential house near the Hanuman Temple in Dwarka city at around 11 p.m. Initial investigations revealed that the fire was caused by a short circuit, resulting in the entire family of four perishing in the flames.

The deceased include a 55-year-old father, his 48-year-old wife, a 22-year-old son, and an 18-year-old daughter. Police stated that the head of the family was a small businessman, while his children were studying at a local college. Fire brigade teams worked tirelessly to extinguish the intense blaze, but by then, it was too late. Superintendent of Police R.B. Bhargava, who reached the spot, confirmed that the house had been completely reduced to ashes.

The local administration expressed deep sorrow over the incident and announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh for the grieving family. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also expressed his condolences, stating that the government would take strict measures to prevent such accidents in the future. He directed officials to complete the investigation and submit findings at the earliest.