Agartala: Feb 24: A devastating fire broke out in the rented house of police personnel Dilip Sarkar, located in the Durgapur area near Tripura University. The incident has left tenants Sukanta Sarkar, Bipasha Malla Sarkar, and their son Aditya injured. Eyewitnesses reported that while the exact cause of the fire is still unclear, the situation escalated quickly after a gas cylinder inside the house exploded.
As the fire spread rapidly, local residents wasted no time in alerting the fire department. Firefighters rushed to the scene and worked tirelessly for several hours to bring the blaze under control. Despite their efforts, the fire caused extensive damage, reducing everything in the house to ashes, including an auto-rickshaw parked nearby.
The injured family members were swiftly taken to a local hospital for medical treatment. Thankfully, their conditions are reportedly stable, but the traumatic event has left them in shock. The fire has created a sense of fear and concern in the entire Durgapur locality, with many residents left shaken by the scale of the destruction.
The incident has raised questions about safety measures, particularly regarding the storage and handling of gas cylinders in residential areas. The local authorities have assured that a thorough investigation will be carried out to determine the exact cause of the fire and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The fire, which has caused significant property damage, has not only affected the immediate victims but also left the community in a state of alert. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that can arise from household hazards, underscoring the importance of safety precautions.
