5 dead in Bengaluru plastic godown fire

BENGALURU: At least five people died after a major fire broke out at a plastic mat godown in Ulsoorgate, central Bengaluru, in the early hours of Saturday, police said.The deceased have been identified as Madan (38) and Suresh (36), Sangeeta, (33), Mithesh, (8) and Vihan (5). The blaze, which started around 3am, gutted the warehouse and left the victim charred to death. Officials said three more people are suspected to be trapped inside the premises. Seven fire tenders were deployed to bring the flames under control. Police and fire officials are investigating the cause of the fire.