Besides the casualty, another person is severely injured and receiving treatment for burns.
"We are trying our best to rescue people who are still trapped inside, and are also sad to know that a person succumbed to injuries. The fire has been doused but the work is still on," said a fire official to ANI from the site of the incident.
Meanwhile, several others are still trapped inside and as many as 32 fire tenders along with disaster management team are working on the spot.
The fire is under control now.
Further details awaited.