Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- The death toll from the tragic house fire in Galenbindunuwewa has risen to three following the passing of the suspect's wife while undergoing treatment.

The incident occurred at around 2:00 a.m. today (6 January) in the Padikaramaduwa area of Nuwaragam Colony.

According to police, a 43-year-old man set fire to his own residence using petrol following a domestic dispute. The man and his 13-year-old daughter died at the scene.

The Galenbindunuwewa Police confirmed that the suspect's 36-year-old wife, who had been hospitalized with critical burn injuries, passed away shortly thereafter.

A 15-year-old daughter, a 20-year-old son, and a 66-year-old mother-in-law sustained burn injuries and remain under treatment at the...