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Massive Fire Destroys Tribal Farmer's House, Harvested paddy in Nandurbar

Nandurbar, Nov 7 (UNI) A devastating fire broke out at the house of an Adivasi family in Patilpada village in a remote area in Akkalkuwa taluka of Nandurbar district on Saturday. The cause of the fire amidst the Diwali festivities, was not known.
Soma Dhankya Vasave and his family members were away harvesting paddy in their fields, local residents said. Fortunately, the cattle were tied at another location and escaped unharmed.
The fire gutted household belongings, jewellery, cash and stored food grains. A large heap of harvested paddy and Morbanti kept near the house for threshing, along with fodder stored for cattle, was also reduced to ashes. The family estimates the losses at ₹4 lakh to ₹4.5 lakh but there was no independent confirmation.
Local residents have urged the administration to provide immediate financial assistance to the family. UNI BHG CDS
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