Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, March 3 – A massive fire broke out in the Hina Nagar locality of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, affecting residents. They allege that the delayed response from the fire department worsened the situation. The blaze quickly engulfed several homes, destroying property and causing significant financial losses.
"We have lost a lot. All three of our homes were set on fire. If the fire brigade had arrived on time, our homes wouldn't have been destroyed. They arrived an hour late," said a resident, describing the devastation.
She added, "The entire year's grain supply was completely ruined. Furniture, cupboards, clothes, the refrigerator, the cooler – everything was burned. The children's books and all valuable documents in the house were also destroyed."
Another resident said, "A massive fire erupted in our house in the Hina Nagar locality. I called everyone, I called the representative, but no one arrived on time. Later, they came and took videos of the site, which were useless. Those who have suffered losses should be compensated."
Sameer Sajid, the Leader of the Opposition in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation and a representative of AIMIM, criticised the delay, saying, "Ramadan is ongoing, and today is Holi. There was a fire in the Chikalthana area of Hina Nagar. The cause of the fire will be determined during the investigation, but my clear accusation is that the fire brigade's vehicle arrived an hour late. There should be a detailed inquiry into why this happened. The fire brigade was repeatedly called. If they had arrived on time, the fire could have been controlled. Even the glass in nearby houses was broken."
Local authorities confirmed that an investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of the fire and the circumstances behind the delayed emergency response.
Relief measures and compensation for affected families are being considered, as residents cope with the aftermath of the destructive blaze.
