Arunachal Pradesh: A woman and her three children, including two boys and a girl, were killed after a massive fire engulfed a residential area in Parsi-Parlo town of Kurung Kumey district in the early hours of Thursday. The blaze destroyed 24 houses, while the woman’s husband remains missing, prompting fears that the death toll could rise.
According to officials, the fire broke out at around 2.30 am and rapidly spread to neighbouring houses, leaving several families affected. Of the 24 houses caught in the blaze, 19 were completely gutted, while five sustained partial damage.
Deputy Commissioner Cheechung Chukhu confirmed the deaths and said the woman’s husband was yet to be traced. Authorities are continuing the search for the missing man.
While the exact cause of the fire remains unknown, preliminary reports suggest that it may have originated in a kitchen. Officials are assessing the extent of the destruction and the losses suffered by the affected families.
A team of officials from the district headquarters in Koloriang reached Parsi-Parlo on Thursday morning to oversee rescue and relief operations.
Lack Of Firefighting Infrastructure Raises Concerns
The incident has also brought attention to the limited firefighting infrastructure in the remote town. Parsi-Parlo does not have a dedicated fire station, while the nearest fire tender is stationed in Koloriang, around 38 km away.
According to reports, the fire tender could not reach the affected area in time, raising concerns about the challenges of responding to emergencies in remote parts of the district.
CM Pema Khandu Expresses Condolences
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed condolences to the bereaved family and extended solidarity to those affected by the tragedy. He also directed the authorities to ensure that necessary assistance was provided to the affected families.
Meanwhile, the All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA) expressed grief over the incident. Its president, Jamru Ruja, urged the state government to provide immediate relief and rehabilitation support to those affected.
Ruja also announced that the organisation would launch a donation drive and visit Parsi-Parlo to extend assistance to the affected families.
Rescue and relief operations, along with an assessment of the damage, are underway. Authorities are also continuing their search for the missing man.
Bureau Report
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