Man dies after matchstick sparks house fire in Kerala

A 38-year-old man, Sujith, died while undergoing treatment for severe burn injuries after a fire broke out at his two-storey house in Manvila, Thiruvananthapuram. Police suspect a matchstick used to light a cigarette may have triggered the blaze. Sujith reportedly became trapped on the upper floor as the fire spread. Police are investigating the cause.