Two incidents of arson and fire were reported in Jalore district — one in Desu village and the other in the Upra Kota area of the district headquarters. In Desu, residential huts and household goods of three families were burnt. Meanwhile, four puppies burnt to death after a fire broke out in bushes in the city.
Fire in Upra Kota due to firecracker spark
An incident occurred around 9 pm in the Upra Kota area located in the main market of Jalore city. A fire broke out in the bushes of a vacant plot due to a spark from a firecracker. The fire spread rapidly. Four puppies sleeping there got caught in it, leading to their death on the spot.
Local residents immediately informed the fire department. However, due to the narrow lanes of the area, the fire tender could not reach the spot and got stuck on the way. Then the residents showed courage. Using household motors and water pipes, they doused the fire after strenuous efforts. Fortunately, the fire did not spread to nearby houses.
Goods of three families reduced to ashes in Desu village
The second incident is from Desu village. Here, a fire broke out around 8 pm due to unknown reasons. In this tragic accident, the huts of Naranaram son of Dargaram, Virmaram son of Naranaram, and Rataram son of Naranaram were completely gutted and reduced to ashes.
The victimized families said that the fire spread so rapidly that they did not even get a chance to react. Clothes, rations, and essential household goods kept in the huts were destroyed in the fire. Villagers first made efforts at their own level. Later, the fire brigade reached the spot and completely doused the fire.
Administration took stock of the loss
As soon as they received information, administrative officials reached Desu. They took stock of the situation. The administration is now assessing the damage so that financial assistance can be provided to the victimized families as per rules. However, the cause of the fire in Desu has not been ascertained yet.