Karnah, Oct 16: A devastating fire late Wednesday night reduced a residential house to ashes in the Takia Bahadurkote area of Karnah, leaving a poor family homeless and in distress. The house belonged to Ali Haider Shah, whose family lost all their belongings in the blaze.
According to locals, the fire broke out suddenly and spread rapidly, engulfing the entire structure before anyone could salvage household goods. Though no loss of life was reported, the family’s clothes, furniture, and essential items were completely destroyed.
Villagers rushed to the scene upon noticing the flames and joined hands to douse the fire. Their prompt efforts, supported by assistance from the Fire and Emergency Service Point Keeper, finally brought the blaze under control.
Preliminary reports suggest that the cause of the fire may have been an electrical short circuit, though an official investigation has been launched to ascertain the exact reason.
Locals have appealed to the district administration to provide urgent financial assistance and rehabilitation support to the affected family.
MLA Karnah Javid Marchal said he has taken up the matter with the concerned authorities for swift relief and rehabilitation of the victims. [KNT]
