India, May 18 -- A woman in Prayagraj lost her life after rescuing three children from a massive fire that broke out in a residential building following a suspected short circuit.

The incident took place on the night of May 12 and has left the local community in shock. According to preliminary information, the ground floor of the building housed a crockery shop and warehouse, while the family lived on the upper floors.

Police said a short circuit triggered the fire around 9 pm, causing flames and thick smoke to rapidly spread across the building. As the smoke blocked the staircase and exit route, family members rushed to the rooftop in a desperate attempt to survive.

Amid the chaos, Archana displayed extraordinary courage to save her c...