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Grandfather, Grandmother, and Grandchild Found Dead After Fire in Polman, West Sulawesi
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Grandfather, Grandmother, and Grandchild Found Dead After Fire in Polman, West Sulawesi

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A fire in Polewali Mandar, West Sulawesi, Indonesia, resulted in the deaths of three family members.
  • The victims were identified as a grandfather (77), grandmother (80), and their grandchild (17).
  • Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, which rapidly engulfed the stilt house.

A devastating fire in Polewali Mandar, West Sulawesi, has claimed the lives of three members of the same family. The blaze, which occurred around 11:30 AM local time, swept through a stilt house in Limboro village, leaving a tragic scene.

The victims have been identified as 77-year-old Mursalim, his 80-year-old wife Nurmala, and their 17-year-old grandchild Nurhalim. According to the head of the Tinambung police, AKP Ramli, witnesses saw smoke billowing from the back of the house before the fire quickly spread.

Based on witness testimony, the homeowner Mursalim was initially on the house's yard. However, he bravely entered the house to save his wife and grandchild.

— AKP RamliHead of Tinambung Police, explaining the homeowner's actions during the fire.

Initial reports suggest that Mursalim, the homeowner, was initially outside but bravely re-entered the burning structure in an attempt to rescue his wife and grandchild. Firefighters responded with one unit to combat the flames. After the fire was brought under control, Nurhalim and Nurmala were found deceased inside the home.

Mursalim was discovered in critical condition in the bathroom and was rushed to the hospital. However, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. The local police chief, AKBP Zaky Maghfur, stated that an investigation into the exact cause of the fire is currently underway.

Mursalim was found in critical condition in the bathroom, so he was rushed to the hospital, but the victim could not be saved after arriving at the hospital.

— AKP RamliHead of Tinambung Police, detailing the homeowner's condition and subsequent death.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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