The death toll from a house fire in Belagavi has risen to six after a 65 year old man and his 21 year old son died while undergoing treatment on Wednesday.
The two victims, identified as Gajanan Rajaram Dhamone and his son Roshan, had suffered serious burn injuries in the fire that broke out at their home late on Monday night. They were rushed to hospital soon after the incident and were receiving treatment in the intensive care unit.
Despite medical efforts, both father and son died on Wednesday. Their deaths have increased the toll from the tragedy to six, leaving the family devastated during the Ganesh festival period.
The fire had already claimed the lives of four women from the same family. Bharati Dhamone, aged 50, Sharada Gajanan Dhamone, aged 45, Priya Gajanan Dhamone, aged 28, and Ganga Gajanan Dhamone, aged 25, died in the incident.
The four women died at the scene after becoming trapped in the blaze. Their final rites were conducted on Tuesday evening, shortly after the tragic incident.
Gajanan and Roshan were among those affected by the fire but initially survived the incident. Both had sustained severe burns and were taken to hospital for emergency treatment. Their condition remained critical as doctors continued efforts to save them.
The deaths on Wednesday have now turned the incident into a tragedy involving six members of one family. The loss has caused grief among relatives and others in the area, with the family having to conduct further funeral arrangements following the deaths of the father and son.
The fire occurred late at night when the family was inside the house. The incident came during the Ganesh festival celebrations, adding to the shock surrounding the tragedy in the city.
While the four women died immediately, the condition of Gajanan and Roshan remained a major concern after they were admitted to hospital. Their eventual deaths have further increased the seriousness of the incident.
The incident has also highlighted how quickly a residential fire can turn into a devastating tragedy, particularly when people are unable to escape from a burning building. Emergency response becomes especially critical in such situations, as victims may require immediate medical attention for serious burn injuries.
For the Dhamone family, the tragedy has resulted in the loss of six family members within a matter of days. What began as a late night house fire has therefore become one of the most painful incidents reported in the city during the festival period.
Authorities are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the fire as part of the investigation into how the blaze started and spread inside the house. Further details about the cause of the incident and the circumstances that led to the deaths may emerge as the investigation progresses.
The deaths of Gajanan and Roshan also mean that the number of fatalities is no longer limited to those who died at the scene. Their passing during treatment has brought the final reported death toll to six.
The incident has left relatives facing an enormous loss, with four women dying earlier and the father and son later succumbing to their injuries. The tragedy has cast a shadow over the festival celebrations in the locality.
