A fatal house fire in Galenbindunuwewa has claimed a third life after the wife of the suspected perpetrator died while receiving treatment for severe burn injuries, police confirmed.
The incident took place around 2.00 a.m. today at a residence in the Padikaramaduwa area of Nuwaragam Colony. According to police reports, a 43-year-old man allegedly set fire to his own house following a domestic dispute. The man and his 13-year-old daughter were found dead at the scene.
Galenbindunuwewa Police stated that the man’s 36-year-old wife, who had been admitted to hospital in critical condition, later passed away, raising the number of fatalities to three.
Meanwhile, a 15-year-old daughter, a 20-year-old son, and a 66-year-old mother-in-law sustained burn injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital.
Police investigations revealed that at the time the fire broke out, the wife, her mother, and the two daughters were inside the house. The son, who arrived after learning of the incident, reportedly suffered serious burns while attempting to rescue his mother and sisters.
Preliminary findings indicate that the suspect was a habitual alcohol user and had a history of domestic violence. Police records show that several complaints related to family disputes had previously been filed at the Galenbindunuwewa Police Station, and warnings had been issued to both parties on multiple occasions.
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