Categories: News/City Updates

Visakhapatnam: Fire accident takes the life of 19YO specially-abled girl in Seethammadaara

On Wednesday, 7 December 2022, a tragic fire accident was reported in Bilala Colony, Seethammadaara, Visakhapatnam. As per the reports, a 19-year-old specially-able girl fell victim to this unfortunate incident and died on the spot. A 90-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy were also in the house that caught fire yesterday and sustained injuries.

Also read: Girl gets stuck between platform and train at Duvvada Rly Station

Reportedly, an oil lamp caused the fire breakout in the said residence in Seethammadaara. Upon gaining information about this fire accident, the Visakhapatnam Police and firefighting trucks reached the spot immediately to control the situation.

Later, the injured persons and the deceased girl were shifted to KGH. A further investigation into this case is on course.

Stay tuned to Yo! Vizag website and Instagram for more city updates.

This post was last modified on 08/12/2022 4:24 pm

Leave a Comment
Published by
Team Yo! Vizag

Recent Posts

Beyond Visakhapatnam: Best treks in India that Vizagites will love!!

With its scenic mountain ranges of the Eastern Ghats, Vizag offers some great weekend treks.…

7 hours ago

5 underrated South Indian movies that deserve your time!

All year round, we see many movies hitting the silver screen. But only a few…

7 hours ago

Visakhapatnam kicks off month-long YogAndhra campaign ahead of International Yoga Day

The month-long YogAndhra Campaign was officially launched at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam on the morning…

8 hours ago

Tenders floated for double-decker Hop-on Hop-off buses along Beach Road

In an effort to boost urban mobility and give tourism a modern edge, the Greater…

8 hours ago

5 places in Odisha within just 300 km of Visakhapatnam for a weekend getaway!

Want to get away not just from the city but the State itself? Consider Odisha!…

8 hours ago

Visakhapatnam Metro works will begin in October 2025: Minister Narayana

Works for the much-anticipated metro rail project in Visakhapatnam is set to begin with a…

14 hours ago