Four Killed, Including Three Children, as Fire Destroys 25 Houses in Arunachal Pradesh

At least four people, including three children and a woman, were killed after a massive fire broke out in Parsi Parlo town of Arunachal Pradesh’s Kurung Kumey district early Thursday morning.

The fire erupted around 2 am and quickly spread across the residential area, gutting 25 houses and leaving several families homeless.

Police suspect that the fire originated in a kitchen, although the exact cause is yet to be determined.

The incident has also highlighted the lack of firefighting facilities in the remote area. Parsi Parlo has no fire station, while a fire tender from Koloriang reportedly failed to reach the spot in time due to its poor condition.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed grief over the loss of lives and assured necessary assistance to the affected families.

Meanwhile, All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA) president Jamru Ruja announced that the organisation would launch a donation drive and visit the affected area to support the victims.