Woman, two children injured in Lahore fire sparked by heater

Police say the children are safe, but the mother sustained serious burns in the fire.

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A woman and two children were injured in a fire caused by a heater in their home in Lahore's Manga Mandi area.

According to the police, the fire broke out in the upper floor of a house where the family had lit a heater to ward off the cold, Express News reported.

The flames quickly spread to the bedding, engulfing the room. Both children were inside the room when the fire started.

The police further reported that the mother attempted to rescue her children, but in the process, she suffered burns. The woman sustained burns to 20% of her body while trying to protect her children.

The victims were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. The children are reportedly out of danger, while the woman's condition remains serious due to the extent of her injuries.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Earlier in December, four fire incidents were reported across various areas of Karachi in a single day, with no casualties reported.

According to Express News, the incidents occurred in a house, a wedding hall, huts, and a shop, resulting in the destruction of two huts and other belongings.

KMC Fire Brigade officials stated that a fire broke out in a house near Korangi No. 4, Grass Mandi. Fire brigade personnel reached the location and extinguished the flames. The fire caused damage to household items in one room.

In another incident, fire broke out in huts in Korangi No. 5. Fire brigade officials promptly responded and extinguished the fire. Two makeshift homes were damaged, but no casualties were reported.

Additionally, a fire broke out in a wedding hall in the Green Town area of Shah Faisal, burning chairs and other items. Fire brigade personnel reached the scene and contained the fire. No injuries or loss of life were reported in this incident either.

Meanwhile, a fire broke out in an air conditioning shop located at the back of Taj Complex on M.A. Jinnah Road. Firefighters arrived and extinguished the flames, preventing the fire from spreading to nearby shops. The shop's inventory was destroyed however, no casualties were reported.