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Fire razes about 20 homes in Parsi Parlo, Arunachal Pradesh, killing two
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 11:03 AM
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A fire swept through the village of Parsi Parlo in Arunachal Pradesh, destroying roughly 20 houses and claiming two lives.
A blaze broke out in the remote settlement of Parsi Parlo in Arunachal Pradesh, engulfing an estimated twenty houses. The fire spread rapidly through the tightly clustered dwellings, leaving a trail of destruction across the village.
Local rescue teams and volunteers rushed to the scene, battling the flames and attempting to evacuate residents. Two people were found dead in the aftermath, while several families were left homeless and in urgent need of shelter.
Authorities have begun an assessment of the damage and are coordinating relief efforts to provide temporary accommodation and basic supplies to the affected households. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and officials have urged nearby communities to remain vigilant.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of remote hill villages to fire hazards, prompting calls for improved safety measures and faster emergency response capabilities in the region.
Local rescue teams and volunteers rushed to the scene, battling the flames and attempting to evacuate residents. Two people were found dead in the aftermath, while several families were left homeless and in urgent need of shelter.
Authorities have begun an assessment of the damage and are coordinating relief efforts to provide temporary accommodation and basic supplies to the affected households. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and officials have urged nearby communities to remain vigilant.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of remote hill villages to fire hazards, prompting calls for improved safety measures and faster emergency response capabilities in the region.