At least five Indian nationals died after a fire broke out at their residence in Brampton, Canada, on November 20.
The Consulate General of India in Toronto said it has extended all possible assistance to the bereaved family.
In a post on X, the Consulate stated: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives of Indian nationals in the devastating fire incident in Brampton. The Consulate conveys its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and stands with them in this moment of immense grief. We have reached out to the family, and all required assistance is being extended to them.”
According to CBC News, the incident occurred at a house located near McLaughlin Road and Remembrance Road. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown reacted to the tragedy on X, saying: “This heartbreaking incident reinforces the urgent need for safe, compliant housing and the city’s commitment to preventing such tragedies in the future.”
Among the victims was the unborn child of Arashveer Kaur, who survived the blaze by jumping from the roof of the building, a fall that resulted in a miscarriage.
The deceased family members were from Guram village in Ludhiana district. Happy Shankar, a close relative, told The Tribune that Jugraj Singh was the only member of the joint family present in the Brampton home who managed to escape. His mother-in-law, an unmarried sister-in-law, a niece and his wife’s cousin all lost their lives in the fire, the relative said.
Former sarpanch of Shankar village, Ranvir Singh Mehmi, told the newspaper: “As the family and close relatives remain in deep shock, no decision has been taken yet regarding the last rites of the deceased.”
