Gunupur Fire Tragedy in Rayagada: Nine Houses Destroyed, Families Seek Aid
Gunupur, Rayagada District: A devastating fire broke out on Sunday morning in Ward No. 4, Bebarta Dhipa Sahi under Gunupur Municipality, reducing nine houses belonging to three families to ashes.
The blaze, suspected to have originated from a lamp flame, spread rapidly while the families were away, leaving them with no belongings.
The Gunupur Fire Department, assisted by local residents, managed to bring the flames under control after hours of effort. Despite their intervention, household furniture, daily-use items, and essential belongings were completely destroyed.
The affected families, all from poor daily-wage backgrounds, have appealed for immediate government assistance. Officials from the Revenue Department have already visited the site to assess the extent of damage.
Local residents are urging authorities to provide relief and rehabilitation measures to help the victims rebuild their lives.
