Vadodara: A lamp lit before a god’s idol caused fire in a house in Shiyabaug area on Monday morning.
According to the fire department, the fire broke out in the house of Tukaram Yadav around 11.30 am.
The fire engulfed Yadav’s entire house within a few minutes. However, the family members rushed out in time.
Fire officials said that furniture and all electronic devices were gutted.
The incident caused chaos in the locality as the house is in a narrow lane. Firemen, however, ensured that the flames did not spread to the neighbouring houses. “Fire was doused in an hour.
Later, on investigating and questioning the family members, it was found that an oil lamp lit in the temple of the house had sparked the fire,” said a fireman.