Massive fire in Arunachal Pradesh village kills two, destroys over 80 houses

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(By Pill Tayam)

ITANAGAR:

Massive fire broke out in Longliang village, Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh

The fire happened around noon on Thursday.

According to sources, an elderly man and a five-year-old child lost their lives in the incident.

Locals said about 83 houses were reduced to ashes.

The village is located approximately 60 Kms away from district HQ Khonsa.

Authorities are yet to ascertain the cause of the fire, and the extent of property damaged.

(Edited by Gabriel G Momin)

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