Staff Reporter 

PARSI-PARLO, Nov 12: A devastating fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday at Parsi-Parlo town in Kurung Kumey district of Arunachal Pradesh, claiming the lives of a woman and her three minor children, leaving several families homeless and causing extensive property damage.
According to police sources, the fire erupted around 2:00 AM and rapidly spread through closely built residential structures. At least 24 houses and several local shops were affected, with 19 houses reportedly completely reduced to ashes.
The deceased have been identified as Dongda Yanu, a woman, and her three minor children — Dongda Karsang, Dongda Maji and Dongda Amji. The children's father, Dongda Taji, reportedly sustained critical injuries in the incident.
Preliminary information suggests that the fire may have originated in a kitchen, although the exact cause of the blaze is yet to be established.
The firefighting operation was reportedly hampered by the absence of a local fire station in Parsi-Parlo. Sources said a fire tender had to be dispatched from Koloriang, approximately 38 kilometres away, but could not reach the affected area in time, reportedly due to its dilapidated condition.
Meanwhile, the District Disaster Management Officer (DDMO), Kurung Kumey, said preparations were underway to establish a relief camp for the affected families, along with arrangements for distributing essential relief materials.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu has directed the district administration to extend immediate relief and assistance to the affected families. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Koloriang MLA Pani Taram have also expressed condolences over the tragic incident.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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