Initial reports suggest that the fire originated from a short circuit in the room’s air conditioning unit. (image for representation)
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A family of four from Pathanamthitta district in Kerala perished in a fire at their home in Kuwait. The tragedy occurred on the night of July 19 in Abbassia, Kuwait.
The victims have been identified as Mathew Muzhakkal, his wife Lini Abraham, and their children Isaac and Erin.
The family left for Kuwait after their vacation on July 18 night.
“Mathew has been working there for the past 15 years. His wife is a nurse. The children are studying there. They left after their vacation on Thursday night from Nedumbassery,” a relative told the media on July 20.
The family of the victims in Pathanamthitta has not received official confirmation regarding the arrival of the bodies in their hometown.
Mathew is survived by his mother and three siblings.
According to preliminary information received, the fire was caused by a short circuit in the AC in the room.
