Arunachal: Fire breaks out at boys' hostel in Tezu, no casualties reported

Guwahati: A fire broke out in seven rooms of the boys' hostel at Indira Gandhi College in Tezu in Arunachal’s Lohit district, during the early hours of November 7, displacing several students but fortunately causing no casualties.

The fire, which started around 3:00 am at the hostel located opposite Dangariya Baba Mandir, was quickly brought under control by firefighters, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the building.

The prompt response of the fire brigade was crucial in avoiding any loss of life.

Authorities are yet to determine the exact cause of the fire, and investigations are underway.

Later in the day, the Minister for Women and Child Development visited the affected students at the Dangrithan Old Boys Hostel, providing immediate cash relief from her personal funds to help them manage the losses.

Minister Dasanglu Pul extended support to the students and their families and assured government assistance.

She added that relief and rehabilitation measures would be quickly provided to reach those affected as soon as possible.

The incident has raised concerns about fire safety protocols in educational institutions across the district.