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Two children died in fire incident in Shakargarh

Pakistan’s Dubai
SHAKARGARH, Oct 5 (APP):Two preschool-aged children died on Monday in a fire incident at a house in Qasim Pur Town, Shakargarh, according to a private TV channel, which quoted rescue sources.
Initial reports said the two children were playing in a room on the rooftop, where chaff was also stored. One of the child burnt the chaff while playing, which had caught the fired and leaving both of them trapped in the blaze.The victims were identified as Waleed 4, and Arshman, 3.
Rescue teams reached the scene and launched an emergency response following the incident.

Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)