Diwali Fire Destroys Animal Shelters of Four Families in Bilaspur, Animals Safe

Four families’ animal shelters burn in Kothipura fire on Diwali night

A major fire incident was reported in Kothipura Gram Panchayat of Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh, on Diwali night. Animal shelters belonging to a total of four families, including Mastram, were completely destroyed in the fire.

The flames spread rapidly and reached the store room of a house. Items kept inside the store room were damaged, causing heavy financial losses to the affected families.

After the fire broke out, local villagers immediately gathered at the spot and began relief and rescue efforts through mutual cooperation. The villagers acted quickly and managed to bring out all the animals that were tied inside the animal shelters to safety.

However, the belongings stored in the house’s store room were damaged after the fire reached the area. The incident has caused substantial economic loss to all four affected families in Kothipura.

Local residents informed the fire department about the incident. A fire department team then reached the spot. With the help of the villagers, the firefighters worked hard to bring the blaze completely under control.

The timely evacuation of the animals helped prevent further loss. All the animals were taken out safely, and there was no loss of life in the incident.

The fire has nevertheless left the four affected families facing heavy financial damage. The animal shelters were completely reduced to ashes, while the fire also damaged material kept in the store room.

Nandlal Thakur, the former head of Kothipura village, has urged the district administration to provide appropriate compensation to all the families affected by the fire at the earliest. He said the compensation would provide financial relief to the families during this difficult time.