India, Dec. 7 -- A 24-year-old woman from Telangana's Jangaon district lost her life in a devastating house fire in the United States on Thursday.

The victim, Sahaja Reddy Udumala, had been living in Albany, New York, after moving to the US in 2021 to pursue higher studies.

She was reportedly asleep when the fire broke out and could not escape the engulfing flames.

The Consulate General of India in New York expressed grief over the incident, posting on X: "We are deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Ms. Sahaja Reddy Udumala, an Indian national, who lost her life in a house fire incident in Albany. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences to her family during this difficult time."

Officials said they are in touch with the family and...