Visakhapatnam: A frail 75-year-old named Thimma Nagamayya perished in a heartbreaking accident in his Boddam village home. The fire, believed to have originated from firewood meant to comfort him, engulfed the bedridden man while he slept.
Weakened by illness, Thimma reportedly placed the wood near him in the kitchen for warmth. But a spark, perhaps from a stray ember, ignited the kindling, transforming the simple act of care into a devastating inferno.
Alerted by the flames, locals rushed to the scene, but it was too late. When authorities arrived, they found only the charred remains of the elderly man. His wife, Sanyasamma, filed a police complaint, and an investigation is underway to pinpoint the exact cause and sequence of events.
This tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of the elderly and the unexpected ways misfortune can strike.
