A fire in Charpara village, Mohammadpur upazila of Magura district, claimed the life of a 75-year-old woman last night.
The victim, identified as Piari Begum, was living with her daughter's family in Charpara village, where she had resided for the past decade.
Local residents reported that the fire erupted around 8 pm at the home of Akkas Mollah, Begum's son-in-law. The fire quickly spread, catching the family by surprise. While the other family members managed to escape, Begum was trapped inside and died at the scene.
The fire also caused significant damage to belongings and property within the houses.
Md Borhanuzzaman, Officer-in-Charge of the Mohammadpur police station, stated that preliminary investigations suggest the fire might have started from the kitchen.
A formal case has been filed as investigations continue to determine the exact cause of the blaze.
