New York, December 7: A 24-year-old woman from Telangana’s Jangaon district died in a major fire at her home in the United States on Thursday, December 4. The deceased, Sahaja Reddy Udumala, had moved to the US in 2021 to pursue higher studies and was residing in Albany, New York. According to initial reports, the fire began in a nearby building and quickly spread to her residence. She was reportedly asleep when the fire broke out and was unable to escape.

In a post on X, the Consulate General of India, New York, said, "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." The consulate stated that it was in contact with the victim's family and was providing all possible assistance. Indian Student Dies in US: Rajyalakshmi Yarlagadda From Andhra Pradesh Dies After Suffering From Severe Cough, Chest Pain.

Consulate General of India, New York, Condoles the Demise of Sahaja Udumala

Who Was Sahaja Udumala?

Sahaja had recently completed her Master's degree in Cyber Security in the US and had started working there only a few months ago, her uncle Udumala Bala, the Archbishop of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, told PTI. Her father is an IT professional, and her mother is a teacher. Bala requested the state government to assist in repatriating the mortal remains to India. The Telugu community in the US is actively supporting the family during this difficult time, he added.

According to a statement from the Albany Police Department, officers and the Albany Fire Department responded to a house fire on the morning of December 4. When they arrived, the home was already completely engulfed in flames, and responders were informed that several people were still inside. Indian Student Dies in US: Sai Surya Avinash Gadde From Telangana Found Dead After Drowning at Barbervilley Falls in New York, Embassy Condoles His Demise.

Four adults were found inside the residence. They received immediate treatment from emergency medical personnel at the scene before being taken to a hospital, where they are currently being treated for serious injuries. Two of the victims were later transferred to a medical burn centre for further treatment.

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