Houses destroyed by fire in Zunheboto

Three houses were destroyed and several families were affected when a fire broke out on the night of July 11 at South Point West Colony, Zunheboto. According to Vihoi Xukhepu, a victim, the cause of the fire was due to electric short circuit. Properties worth several lakhs were destroyed, however no loss of lives have been reported. Fire brigade from Fire and Emergency Services provided help in dousing off the houses from being destroyed completely. (DIPR Photo)