Massive fire in Arki, Himachal Pradesh, multiple explosions, child dead, 8-9 people feared trapped under rubble

 Himachal Arki Cylinder Blast Fire: A massive fire broke out in Arki, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh. A fire broke out last night in the lower market of Arki. Approximately 15 houses were reduced to ashes, and a child was burned to death. Currently, it is feared that 8-9 people are missing.

Solan . A massive fire has broken out in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Several cylinders exploded, setting the lower Arki market ablaze. So far, a seven-year-old child has been burned to death, while eight to nine people are missing. The body of the seven-year-old child has been recovered. Relief and rescue operations are currently underway. Hospitals have been alerted.

Congress MLA from Arki, Sanjay Awasthi, said that the fire broke out around 2:30 a.m. and so far one child has died. This child is a migrant from Bihar. SDRF teams have also been called to the scene.

According to reports, a fire broke out last night in the lower main market of Arki. Within moments, the blaze escalated, destroying several shops one after another. Several cylinders also exploded during the blaze, causing panic in the market. Local residents immediately informed the administration and fire department. Several fire brigade vehicles arrived at the scene and began efforts to control the fire, but the continuous explosions posed significant difficulties for the firefighters. Property damage in this massive blaze is feared to be worth crores of rupees.

According to reports and information received so far, a Nepali family in a house in the market had slept overnight with a burning stove in the room, and this is where the fire started. However, the exact cause will only be known after an investigation. Arki MLA Sanjay Asthari stated that the fire has been brought under control. He added that 15 houses have been reduced to ashes.