Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (JD)
Udupi, Jul 16: Ashwini Shetty (50), who was seriously injured in the fire mishap in Ambalpady, has succumbed to her injuries on July 16. Her husband, Ramananda Shetty (55), died on July 15 due to the same incident.
The fire occurred in the house of Ramananda and Ashwini Shetty on July 15, resulting in major damage to the house and injuries to its residents. The three-story house was completely burnt from the inside. The exact cause of the incident is still under investigation.
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The fire was discovered in the early hours of July 15. Fire service personnel, the police department, and locals rushed to the spot. Firefighters had to operate with face masks due to the heavy smoke inside the house. They rescued two children who were hiding in the bathroom.
The house, equipped with central AC, had low ventilation, which contributed to the severity of the incident. Ramananda Shetty succumbed to the smoke inhalation, while Ashwini Shetty was admitted to a private hospital in Manipal in critical condition.
Ashwini Shetty was a semi-finalist of Daijiworld TV’s Coastal Chef cooking reality show. She was also an influential vlogger and active on social media.