Muzaffarpur : Five houses were gutted in a fire in Kuari village under Kataru Panchayat in Paru block of Muzaffarpur district on Tuesday, causing an estimated property loss of Rs 10 lakh. Two LPG cylinders exploded during the incident, but no casualties were reported.
The fire destroyed household belongings and other items stored inside the houses. Residents attempted to control the flames, but the fire spread before they could bring it under control.
Fire Breaks Out At Sudama Ram’s House
According to local reports, the fire started at the house of Sudama Ram, a resident of Kuari village. The flames quickly spread to nearby houses, eventually gutting five homes.
Two LPG cylinders exploded as the fire spread. Despite the explosions, no injuries or deaths were reported.
The incident caused significant losses for the affected families, who lost household belongings and other property in the blaze.
Fire Brigade Brings Flames Under Control
After receiving information about the incident, Paru police station in-charge Pramod Kumar Pandey arranged for a fire brigade team to be sent to the village.
Firefighters reached the spot and brought the blaze under control, preventing it from spreading further. However, five houses had already been destroyed by the time the operation was completed.
Efforts Underway To Secure Government Assistance
Following the incident, Vijay Paswan, a representative of the local block pramukh, visited the village and met the families who had lost their homes.
He spoke to the Paru circle officer about arranging government assistance for the fire-affected families.
The estimated property loss stands at around Rs 10 lakh, according to the report. The affected households are now awaiting assistance to help them recover from the damage.
No Casualties Reported
Although the fire destroyed five houses and two LPG cylinders exploded, authorities reported no casualties.
The incident has left several families facing substantial property losses. Efforts are underway to facilitate relief through the local administration.
