TENGA, Dec 16: Expressing concern over the recent fire incident at Tenga Market in West Kameng district that burnt down at least 37 structures including shops, homes and  godowns on the midnight of December 14 last,  MLA Thrizino-Buragaon Kumsi Sidisow visited the incident site and extended relief materials as well as financial assistance from his side.
While addressing the gathering, Kumsi urged the fire victims to stay strong during this hard time and extend all possible support to one another. He also appealed the denizens to be more cautious to avoid such untoward incidents. “We should also avoid making any kind of structures in a congested area, instead there should be available space for movement of vehicles for any kind of emergency situation," he added.
Further, he also informed that Chief Minister Pema Khandu also expressed concern over the incident and assured to confer all possible support. While the administration is assessing the damages, the MLA from his side contributed household essentials and cash amounting to Rs. 25 lakh as immediate relief.
He also informed that, requirement for Fire and Emergency Service station has been placed before the government, and he is trying his best to establish the same in the Tenga Valley area.
ADC Singchung Mokar Riba informed that at least 37 shops including godowns and houses were damaged in the fire incident. "We have also formed an assessment committee to assess the losses in the incident so that immediate relief can be conferred to the victims," the official said.

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