A devastating fire ravaged Bangri village in Buxar district on Tuesday, completely destroying five homes. The inferno resulted in the loss of millions of rupees worth of property, including grain, clothes, furniture, and other household items. Tragically, two goats also perished in the blaze.

The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon when a fire suddenly broke out in one of the houses. The flames spread rapidly, engulfing four other nearby homes within a short time. Villagers bravely attempted to douse the fire, but the intensity of the blaze made it difficult to control.

Upon receiving the information, the local fire brigade team promptly arrived at the scene. Firefighters, with the help of villagers, worked tirelessly for hours to bring the fire under control. However, by then, everything had been reduced to ashes. The affected families are in distress, left without shelter.

The local administration has assessed the situation and assured immediate assistance to the victims. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined, but a short circuit or a spark from a cooking stove is suspected. The administration has urged villagers to take extra precautions against fires during the summer season. The incident has cast a pall of gloom over the village, and residents are demanding adequate compensation for the victims from the administration.