Peshawar: Four people including two women were killed when a fire erupted in a house at Kochi Bazaar area of Peshawar city on Tuesday.

According to Radio Pakistan, the incident took place in the early hours, causing significant damage to the property. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene promptly, but the fire resulted in tragic loss of life before it could be brought under control.

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. Local residents have expressed their condolences to the families of the victims, while the district administration has assured support and assistance to those affected.

Emergency measures are being reviewed to prevent such incidents in the future, and the local firefighting units are on high alert to respond swiftly to any similar occurrences.