Fire Ravages Katcha House in Mendhar, Goods Worth Lakhs Destroyed

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LIAQAT ALI KHATANA

MENDHAR DEC 20:-A devastating fire broke out in a kutcha house in Kalaban village of Mendhar tehsil, Poonch district, on Friday evening, reducing goods worth lakhs to ashes. After hours of relentless effort, the fire was finally brought under control by local residents.

The incident occurred at approximately 4 PM in the house of ex-serviceman Masrat Hussain. Eyewitnesses reported sudden flames engulfing the structure. Neighbors quickly alerted the family and sought assistance from the local community. A large number of villagers rushed to the scene, attempting to douse the fire and salvage belongings.

Despite their efforts, the flames consumed the entire house, which was primarily constructed with wood, exacerbating the intensity of the fire. The blaze was so fierce that flames and smoke were visible from afar, creating panic in the area.

Fortunately, no casualties were reported. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and authorities are yet to confirm the exact losses incurred.

This incident highlights the vulnerability of kutcha houses in remote areas, emphasizing the need for fire safety measures and rapid emergency response systems.