Kannur (Kerala), Dec 25 (PTI) An employee of a private resort in Payyambalam died by suicide after allegedly setting the property on fire on Wednesday, police said.

The employee reportedly locked two dogs in a room before setting it ablaze, resulting in their deaths as well.

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According to the police, the man is believed to have opened a gas valve and ignited the fire.

It is suspected that the incident occurred after the resort owner had asked the worker to resign, which may have triggered the extreme act.

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The fire caused significant damage to the resort's rooms, police added.

The flames were eventually brought under control by the Kannur Fire Force unit.

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