ITANAGAR, Mar 9: In an unfortunate incident, atleast four staff quarters of RKM Hospital burnt down to ashes on Thursday. No casualties have been reported but properties worth lakhs were lost in the inferno.
Speaking to the media, Officer Incharge-Fire Station Itanagar K Tayum informed that as soon as they received the Fire call, team with the Fire Tender vehicle left to the spot. He added that, the reason behind the incident is yet to be ascertained, however, the investigation is in process.The quarter No. 27 of Surendra Pradhan,No. 28 of Meena Gurung, No.29 of Rama Nama , & No. 30 of Mira Payeng received damages due to inferno and little adjacent quarter got partially damages as the quarters are bachelor Barrack, informed office Tayum.
He also expressed resentment that due to traffic in some areas of Ganga area as well as hindrances on the roadside, they had some trouble reaching the spot . Moreover, we have sought fire tenders from Naharlagun, and Assembly. So at least five Fire Tenders were pressed in the operation to douse the fire and also stopped the fire from spreading further, added Tayum.