India, Dec. 6 -- A 24-year-old Indian student in the United States, Sahaja Reddy Udumala, has died after sustaining severe injuries in a house fire in Albany, New York.

The Consulate General of India in New York said it was "deeply saddened by the untimely demise" of the student, who was pursuing her Master's degree in Albany.

In a post on X on Friday (local time), the mission said, "Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences to her family during this difficult time." It added that it was in touch with Udumala's family and providing all possible assistance.

The Albany Police Department said the fire broke out on the morning of December 4. Responding officers and firefighters found the residence "fully engulfed in flames" and were told seve...