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A massive fire erupted in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. The fire, which broke out late at night in Arki market, engulfed a family of Nepalese origin.
Solan fire kills one child
Shimla: A massive fire broke out in Arki market of Solan district. A family of Nepalese origin was caught in the blaze.
The body of a seven-year-old child has been recovered. Eight to nine people are still feared trapped.
A massive fire erupted in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. The fire, which broke out late at night in Arki market, engulfed a family of Nepalese origin.
In this tragic incident, the body of a seven-year-old child has been recovered, while eight to nine other people are feared trapped under the debris.
The cause of the fire is believed to be a burning brazier that the Nepalese family brought inside their house, after which the fire intensified due to the explosion of possibly six to seven gas cylinders.
Administration and Fire Department Active
Upon receiving information about the incident, the administrative team immediately reached the spot. Local residents were terrified by the horrific scene.
Fire department teams are continuously working to control the fire. The fire, which started between 2 and 3 AM, created an atmosphere of panic in the area.
A rescue operation is underway to rescue the trapped people and provide relief. According to preliminary information, the main cause of the fire is believed to be the family bringing a burning brazier inside the house at night.
Fire Intensified by Cylinder Explosions
Sparks from the brazier brought inside the house possibly ignited the gas cylinders kept inside, causing six to seven cylinders to explode. The explosions significantly intensified the fire.
