Srinagar, October 12 (TNA) A woman died after jumping from a residential house to escape a fire in Jehangir Mohalla, Noorbagh, in Srinagar on Sunday, officials said. The deceased was identified as Haleema Sheikh, wife of Gulzar Ahmad Sheikh and a resident of Noorbagh. She was reportedly on the upper floor of the three-storey house when the fire broke out.
As the flames spread, Haleema jumped from a window in an attempt to escape. She sustained serious injuries in the fall and was rushed to Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) Hospital in Srinagar, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Fire and Emergency Services personnel and police reached the spot after receiving information about the blaze. Firefighters brought the fire under control, while efforts were made to assess the damage to the building.
Police have initiated an investigation into the incident. Officials said the exact cause of the fire is being ascertained.