A massive fire has reduced a residential house and an attached shop to ashes in the Arkatipur Chhapanahal area of Udarband, causing a property loss estimated to be in the lakhs. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, gutting all belongings, cash, furniture, and important documents.
Dawn Blaze Destroys Nazarul Khan’s Property
The devastating blaze broke out around 5:00 AM on Sunday morning at the property belonging to Nazarul Khan.
Local residents rushed to the scene after hearing a loud noise coming from the house. They were met with the terrifying sight of towering flames engulfing the home and the shop. The fire spread with alarming speed, consuming the entire structure in a matter of moments.
Eyewitness Account: Locals tried desperately to bring the fire under control but were unable to douse the intense flames before the fire service arrived.
Fire Service Controls the Inferno
Upon receiving the information, the Fire Service team promptly rushed to the spot. They launched an operation to control the raging fire and successfully prevented it from spreading to adjacent properties.
However, by the time the fire was fully extinguished, the residential house and the shop were completely destroyed. The massive loss includes:
- Valuables and Goods worth several lakhs.
- Cash and Furniture.
- Crucial Documents and Papers.
Short Circuit Suspected as Cause
The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation. However, preliminary observations and local speculation strongly suggest that the blaze originated from an electrical short circuit.
The massive financial setback has left the affected family reeling, and local authorities are expected to assess the extent of the damage to determine possible relief measures. This incident underscores the urgent need for regular inspection and maintenance of electrical wiring to prevent such tragedies, especially in densely populated areas.
