Tragic Fire in Nagarthapet: Five Lives Lost in Blaze

A devastating fire at a plastic articles manufacturing unit in Nagarthapet, near K R Market, claimed the lives of a family of four and a neighbor. The blaze, possibly ignited by an electric spark, required extensive firefighting efforts due to the building's dense storage. Investigations are ongoing.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bengaluru | Updated: 16-08-2025 17:04 IST | Created: 16-08-2025 17:04 IST
Tragic Fire in Nagarthapet: Five Lives Lost in Blaze
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A tragic fire engulfed a plastic manufacturing unit in Nagarthapet, near K R Market, leading to the deaths of five individuals, including a family of four and their neighbor.

The victims were identified as Madan Singh, his wife Sangeetha, their children Rithesh and Vihaan, and neighbor Suresh Kumar.

Initial investigations suggest an electric spark may have triggered the blaze. Firefighters faced significant challenges due to the densely packed storage within the building.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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