Narrow Escape for Students as Hostel Blaze Disrupts Morning Routine

A fire broke out in a hostel of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya in Jharkhand, endangering 25 girls. Various items were destroyed; however, no injuries occurred as the students were outside. Authorities suspect a short circuit and are investigating to prevent future incidents.

A blaze in a Jharkhand hostel nearly turned tragic for at least 25 girls, who narrowly escaped harm, according to police reports.

The incident occurred at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Latehar district, early Monday morning. Students' beds and study materials were completely destroyed.

While no injuries were reported, the fire was attributed to a potential short circuit, prompting authorities to begin a thorough investigation into the building's electrical connections to avert future emergencies.

(With inputs from agencies.)