The blaze destroyed 24 houses in Parsi-Parlo town, while the children’s father remains missing. Lack of nearby firefighting facilities reportedly delayed rescue efforts
Itanagar: At least four members of a family, including three children, lost their lives after a massive fire engulfed Parsi-Parlo town in Arunachal Pradesh’s Kurung Kumey district early Thursday, destroying 24 houses.
The deceased have been identified as a woman and her three minor children, comprising two boys and a girl. Their father remains missing, raising concerns that the casualty figure could increase, Deputy Commissioner Cheechung Chukhu said.
The fire reportedly broke out around 2.30 am and rapidly spread to neighbouring houses. While 19 houses were completely gutted, five others sustained partial damage, according to district officials. The cause of the blaze remains unknown, although preliminary reports suggest it may have originated in a kitchen.
The incident has also raised concerns over the absence of adequate firefighting infrastructure in the remote town. Parsi-Parlo reportedly has no fire station, while the nearest fire tender, stationed at Koloriang, around 38 km away, could not reach the spot in time.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed condolences and assured necessary assistance to the affected families.
Meanwhile, the All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA) announced plans to organise a donation drive and extend relief support to those affected by the tragedy.
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