18 houses gutted by inferno at Moreh
Source: The Sangai Express
Moreh, February 26 2013:
Altogether 18 houses belonging to 39 families located at Moulhoi Veng, Moreh Ward No I, DC Road have been completely gutted by an inferno together with all the articles kept inside the houses.
The ravaging fire which broke out at about 4.30 this morning was put under control before it could engulf other structures with the help of Myanmar Fire Service in addition to the fire tenders stationed at Moreh.
One bus, two Shaktiman trucks, one car and one auto-rickshaw were also reduced to cinders by the inferno.
Later, MLA D Korungthang visited the site of inferno and donated Rs 50,000 to the relief committee.
He also assured to extend all possible help from the side of the State Government after consultation with the Chief Minister.
Chandel ADC Chairman Seisei Zou donated another Rs 50,000 and Chandel ADC Member JN Baite donated Rs 20,000 and 15 bags of rice for relief of the inferno victims.
Different forms of assistance were also extended to the victims by leaders of different communities.