Massive fire destroys four houses in Rupahihat

From a Correspondent
Batadrava, May 23: At least four residential structures belonging to Abdul Man, a resident of 1 no. Fakoli, Rupahihat in the gaon district were gutted down in massive fire that erupted on Tuesday noon. Short circuit, as per the locals, is believed to be the cause of fire that left property of around Rs 5 lakh completely damaged. Luckily, no loss of life has been reported so far. Locals of 1 No. Fakoli village accused fire tenders of gaon for reaching late to the spot. Had fire tenders reached on time much could have saved, locals said. Residents also alleged that they had been demanding for setting up a fire station in Rupahihat for many years but the authority concerned had not paid any attention in this regard.