Barnala, Aug. 22 -- The death toll from a fire at a temple in Dhanaula has risen to three as one more person died on Wednesday in Faridkot government hospital.

The blaze, which occurred on August 5, was caused by a diesel-fueled furnace during the preparation of a community meal (langar) at the Hanuman Mandir in Barnewala village. A cook reportedly spilled diesel into a vat of hot cooking oil, leading to a rapid fire that injured at least 15 people. Six of the victims sustained 70-80% burns and were admitted to Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital in Faridkot.

Sony Krishi Sharma, the father of the deceased, blamed the hospital for his son's death. "My son, Vishal, died due to hospital negligence. I demand the administration to...