Fire at Mysuru resto-bar kills two, injures six

A fire broke out at Fox Den resto-bar near Dattagalli in Mysuru, Karnataka on Monday, June 15. Two people died and six others were injured in the incident. The deceased have been identified as 26-year-old Shahin from Darjeeling, West Bengal, and 24-year-old Prakash from Nepal.

Approximately 25 people were present in the establishment when the fire erupted. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud blast before the fire rapidly engulfed the premises. Several people sustained burn injuries while others were hurt attempting to escape the burning building.

Authorities suspect a short circuit may have caused the fire, though investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause. The injured are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.