Wildfire destroys one house in Karbi Anglong

Published on Apr 8, 2025

DIPHU — A wildfire from a nearby forest destroyed the house of one Lunse Engti of Joyram Engti village under Chokihola Police Station in Karbi Anglong, Assam, at around 12 noon on Tuesday.
It was suspected that burning of jungle for cultivation from adjoining village and fuelled by strong wind might have sparked the house fire. The thatch roof and bamboo walls including stock paddy and rice were burned to ashes.
However due to timely intervention by the villagers, the fire was brought under control and prevented from spreading to surrounding areas.
Engti and his wife Kasang Kropi were the only members in the family. As they are economically poor, the villagers have appealed to the authority of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) to extend immediate relief measures including financial support to them.