Two Of Family Charred To Death, 3 Critical In Rayagada 

Two members of a family died of burn injuries while three others sustained life-threatening wounds in an accidental fire in their home at Sikarpai under Kalyansinghpur police limits of Rayagada district.

The deceased have been identified as Dayanidhi Behera and his wife Laxmi Behera.

According to sources, the fire started in the bedroom of the couple at around 5.30 pm yesterday. Hearing screams, some neighbours rushed to their rescue. They were immediately shifted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital. However, Dayanidhi and his wife succumbed to their burn injuries while undergoing treatment. 

The couple's two sons and a daughter-in-law have been shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack after their condition deteriorated. 

The eldest son of the family was away in his bread factory when the mishap occurred.