Jammu and Kashmir: Fire erupts inside house in Kathua, 6 die of asphyxiation

A devastating house fire in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed the lives of six people, including two children, early Wednesday. The fire, which broke out around 2:30 am, filled the house with thick smoke, suffocating the sleeping occupants. Four others were hospitalized. Initial investigations indicate the deaths were caused by smoke inhalation.