LONGDING, Apr 4: A fire accident broke out at Senua Noksa village under Longding Circle of Longding district on Saturday wherein forty dwelling houses were burnt to ashes and another seven houses partially damaged in order to prevent further spread of the fire. The actual cause of fire could not be ascertained. However, the villagers have informed that the fire must have started from the hearth of a house that was left unattended.
MLA Tanpho Wangnaw and Deputy Commissioner along with all the Head of the Departments and other officials visited the village today.
Alongwith cash amount as immediate relief, the district administration also provided sixty bags of rice to the affected families.
While all necessary help in reconstruction of the village was promised, the officials of the DA also requested the villagers to use CGI sheets instead of traditional roofing materials which are prone to fire accidents.
59-Pumao Longding Assembly Constituency MLA, Tapho Wangnaw urged villagers to ‘build back better’; he told them to keep adequate distance between houses whenever the new construction starts. He distributed CGI sheets to the affected families and informed that more CGI sheets would be arranged on need basis as and when required. He also informed  that the his party is taking up all endeavours to arrange essential items like food, clothes, blankets etc for the affected people. Wangnaw also appreciated the efforts of Police personnel, Fire Brigade, PHE and others for their efforts in dousing the fire and saving few houses. Meanwhile, showing solidarity with the victims of the fire accident, Minster and MLA 60- Pongchau Wakka Assembly Constituency, Honchun Ngamdam sanctioned 10 Lakhs through MLALAD fund for procurement of CGI sheets. Also, Gabrial D Wangsu, MLA, 58- Kanubari (ST) Assembly Constituency also assured to provide CGI sheets and other necessary help. Also, many Head of the Departments of Longding contributed tangible assistance to the victims. Team Wancho Student Union also visited the site and provided relief materials and other essential items to the victims.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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