Peshawar: (RightNow) A fire in a home in Tehkal Payan, Peshawar, has claimed the lives of 6 people. The deceased include a husband, wife, and their children.

According to Rescue 1122, the fire started in the living room where furniture and foam were present. Teams arrived promptly and managed to control the blaze.

Rescue officials recovered the bodies of 6 individuals from a room in the house. It is reported that they died due to suffocation from the heat and smoke.

This incident is particularly significant as it proved fatal for an entire family. Authorities have initiated a thorough investigation.

It is important to note that the cause of the fire is still unknown. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact reason.