Mysore/Mysuru, March 20 -- House belongs to Vidyavardhaka Sangha President Gundappa Gowda; alert neighbours rescue family

In a major fire accident, household articles and vehicles, estimated worth several lakhs of rupees, were gutted at a house in Kumbarakoppal here in the wee hours of today.

The incident occurred at the house of Gundappa Gowda, President of Vidyavardhaka Sangha (VVS), between 2.30 am and 2.45 am. Fortunately, the occupants of the house, including Gowda, his wife Nagamma, second son Narendra, his wife Sowmya and two children, had a miraculous escape, kudos to the exemplary bravery displayed by the alert neighbours who brought them out to safety.

The shell-shocked Gowda's family members have been shifted to another hous...