Tragic Death of Indian Student in New York House Fire

Last Updated:December 06, 2025, 13:01 IST

Sahaja Reddy Udumala was pursuing a Master’s degree in Albany, New York.

24-Year-Old Indian Student Dies In New York After Suffering Severe Injuries In House Fire. (Representative Image)

A 24-year-old Indian student in the US has died after suffering severe injuries in a house fire, as per the Indian mission in New York. The deceased, identified as Sahaja Reddy Udumala, was pursuing a Master’s degree in Albany, New York.

The Consulate General of India in New York confirmed the incident and said in a post on X on Friday (local time) that it is “deeply saddened by the untimely demise” of Udumala, who lost her life in the house fire incident in Albany.

“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 is in touch with late Ms. Sahaja’s family and is extending all possible assistance,” the post reads.

The fire occurred in a house on December 4. According to Albany Police Department, its personnel and the Albany Fire Department responded to the house fire, and when they arrived at the scene, the residence was fully engulfed in flames. Several individuals were trapped inside the house.

The authorities spotted four adult victims inside the house. As per a report by PTI, they were treated on scene by emergency medical personnel before being shifted to a hospital, where they are being treated for serious injuries. Two of the victims were later transferred to a medical burn centre for further treatment.

“Tragically, the adult female victim succumbed to her injuries she sustained in the fire,” the police department was quoted by PTI as saying.

A fundraiser has been launched by Udumala’s cousin Rathna Gopu to help cover funeral and memorial expenses, repatriation and transportation arrangements, immediate family support, and additional expenses resulting from the tragic accident.

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