n a devastating incident, a massive fire engulfed several houses in the Rohru sub-division of Shimla district, leaving 11 houses partially damaged and six houses completely gutted. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the tragic incident that unfolded late on Saturday, around 11:30 pm.
The blaze, believed to have been triggered by a short circuit, struck Daroti village in Tikker tehsil, Rohru sub-division. The houses, predominantly constructed with wood, allowed the fire to spread rapidly, resulting in extensive damage.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed his condolences and directed the local administration to provide all possible assistance to the affected families. Taking to social media, Sukhu said: “There is sad news that many houses have been affected by the fire that broke out late at night in Tikkar/Dharoti village of Rohru assembly constituency of Shimla. Thank God that there was no loss of life in this massive fire, but there was a lot of damage to property.”
Education Minister Rohit Thakur, accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Aditya Negi, visited the site to assess the situation and extend support to the affected families. A total of 74 individuals, comprising 21 families, have been impacted by this unfortunate incident.
The Deputy Commissioner informed that immediate relief measures have been initiated to assist the affected families. Each of the 21 families received Rs 10,000 as immediate financial aid. Additionally, 12 displaced families were provided with essential supplies, including beds, blankets, utensils, kitchen sets, tarpaulins, and dry rations.
The District Red Cross Society also played a crucial role by distributing hygiene kits, blankets, and tarpaulins to all 21 affected families. Revenue Department officials are currently in the process of assessing the extent of the losses incurred by the victims.