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Two dead as fire razes 20 homes near China border in Arunachal Pradesh
✍️ India Today
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 10:01 PM
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A large fire near the China border in Arunachal Pradesh killed two people and destroyed about 20 houses.
A massive blaze broke out in a remote area of Arunachal Pradesh close to the China frontier on Tuesday. The fire swept through a cluster of dwellings, reducing roughly 20 houses to ashes. Local authorities confirmed that two residents lost their lives in the inferno.
Rescue teams and fire‑fighting personnel were dispatched from nearby districts, but the rugged terrain and limited access hampered containment efforts. Survivors reported that the flames spread rapidly due to dry conditions and the close proximity of the wooden structures.
The district administration has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and has promised assistance to the affected families, including temporary shelter and compensation. Officials also warned nearby villages to remain vigilant as the region remains prone to forest and grassland fires during the dry season.
Rescue teams and fire‑fighting personnel were dispatched from nearby districts, but the rugged terrain and limited access hampered containment efforts. Survivors reported that the flames spread rapidly due to dry conditions and the close proximity of the wooden structures.
The district administration has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and has promised assistance to the affected families, including temporary shelter and compensation. Officials also warned nearby villages to remain vigilant as the region remains prone to forest and grassland fires during the dry season.