A mother and daughter were injured when a fire broke out at their home in Kishanpuri, in Kotdwar’s Kalalghati area, on Friday morning. Neighbours noticed smoke coming from the house and immediately alerted the police.
Kalalghati police reached the location after receiving the information. The team took both injured women to Base Hospital in Kotdwar in a police vehicle, where they received treatment.
Police response and firefighting
Kalalghati police outin-charge Raja Ram Dobhal said the residents were 26-year-old Anu Dabral and her mother, Neeta Dabral. The 2 women live at the Kishanpuri house. Their father, Kamleshwar Prasad Dabral, died some time ago.
The smoke was noticed at about 6:30 on Friday morning. Police officers reached the house with a team and arranged immediate transport for the injured women. A fire engine also arrived and brought the fire under control.
A preliminary inquiry indicates that a short circuit may have caused the fire. The available information does not establish any other cause.
Conclusion
The Kishanpuri house fire injured a mother and daughter, while neighbours’ alertness and the prompt response by Kalalghati police helped them reach Base Hospital for treatment. Firefighters later extinguished the blaze, and the initial inquiry points to a possible short circuit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the fire occur?
The fire occurred at a house in Kishanpuri, in the Kalalghati area of Kotdwar.
Q. Who was injured?
Twenty-6-year-old Anu Dabral and her mother, Neeta Dabral, were injured.
Q. Who alerted the police?
Neighbours informed the police after seeing smoke rising from the house.
Q. Where were the injured women taken?
Kalalghati police took them to Base Hospital in Kotdwar for treatment.
Q. What is the preliminary cause of the fire?
The preliminary inquiry indicates that a short circuit may have caused the fire.
