Gautam Buddh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 23 (ANI): Two persons died in a fire that broke out at a godown in the early hours of Friday, police said.

The fire broke out around 1:30 am on Friday at a godown of cardboard located in the Milak Lacchi area.

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The fire tenders reached the spot.

Police said, Two persons were taken out of godown and were taken to hospital where they were declared dead.

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The deceased have been identified as 33 years old Baburam, a resident of Badaun and 32-years old Avinash also a resident of Badaun.

During the incident, they were sleeping in a room in the godown. Both the persons have died due to fire and excessive smoke, their relatives have been informed, police said.

Bodies have been sent for post-mortem, Further investigation is underway. (ANI)

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