YINGKIONG, 18 Jul: A house was reduced to ashes in a fire accident that occurred in Upper Market here in Upper Siang district at around 5:30 am on Friday.
The fire was so intense that nothing could be saved; however, there have been no reports of any injuries or causalities. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
The Fire and Emergency Services, personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, and local residents managed to bring the blaze under control before it could spread to adjacent houses.
Meanwhile, the district administration acted promptly by providing immediate relief materials to the affected families, and arrangements were made to shift the affected families to a temporary relief camp. (DIPRO)