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Tragic Fire in Arunachal Town Claims Four Lives, Devastates 24 Homes
✍️ The Meghalayan Express
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 02:33 AM
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A blaze in an Arunachal Pradesh town has killed four members of a family and gutted 24 houses, authorities said. Rescue teams are still searching for survivors.
A devastating fire broke out in an unnamed town in Arunachal Pradesh, killing four members of a single family and destroying 24 houses.
Firefighters arrived on the scene early in the morning and reported that the blaze had spread rapidly, engulfing a cluster of homes in the densely populated area.
Local authorities confirmed that the victims were a father, mother, son and daughter, all of whom were trapped inside their home when the fire broke out.
Rescue teams are currently combing the remains of the affected houses in search of any survivors, while the state government has pledged assistance to the bereaved families.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with officials urging residents to report any suspicious activity that could have led to the tragedy.
Firefighters arrived on the scene early in the morning and reported that the blaze had spread rapidly, engulfing a cluster of homes in the densely populated area.
Local authorities confirmed that the victims were a father, mother, son and daughter, all of whom were trapped inside their home when the fire broke out.
Rescue teams are currently combing the remains of the affected houses in search of any survivors, while the state government has pledged assistance to the bereaved families.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with officials urging residents to report any suspicious activity that could have led to the tragedy.