KOTTAYAM: A house has been gutted in a fire in Poonjar. The house that belonged to Anil of Chennad Vandanam was gutted in the fire. The incident happened early Friday morning. Madhu of Vandanam, who was staying in the house for rent, and his family sustained burns in the incident. Their condition is not serious.

The fire spread from the kitchen side. Madhu, his wife and children suffered burns while trying to douse the flames. They have been admitted at a hospital in Pala. It is being examined whether short circuit is the cause of the fire.