A petrol spill near a lit diya sparked a house fire that killed a father and his toddler. The mother remains critical, while the couple's teenage daughter has been discharged.Father Dineshbhai Chauhan and his two-year-old son Daksh, who succumbed to burn injuries after a fire engulfed their home during Diwali in Gujarat's Gir Somnath.A father and his two-year-old son died after succumbing to burn injuries sustained when a fire, triggered by a petrol spill, engulfed their home in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district during Diwali celebrations.

The man's wife remains in critical condition, while their 14-year-old daughter has recovered and been discharged from hospital.The incident took place on November 7 in Chikhli village of Una taluka, where a fire broke out while petrol was being poured into a motorcycle at the family's home.According to information, petrol accidentally spilled onto a nearby lit earthen lamp (diya), triggering a fire that quickly spread. A can containing around 20 litres of petrol, kept near the house, also caught fire and exploded, causing the flames to engulf the entire house.At the time, two-year-old Daksh was asleep inside the house and got trapped in the blaze.

In an attempt to save their son, his father, Dineshbhai alias Bijalbhai Chauhan, and mother, Samjhuben, rushed into the fire and managed to pull him out. However, the rescue attempt left all four family members with severe burn injuries.

Dineshbhai, Samjhuben, their two-year-old son Daksh and their 14-year-old daughter Darshana were injured in the incident.Daksh succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Three days after the incident, his father also died at the hospital despite medical intervention.

Their daughter Darshana is now out of danger and has been discharged from the hospital. However, Samjhuben continues to remain in critical condition and is undergoing treatment.The deaths of the father and son have plunged Chikhli village into mourning, while the family awaits the recovery of the mother, who continues to battle for her life.- EndsWith inputs from Dilipbhai Punjabhai Mori