Overview

• A storm-triggered transformer spark in Tappa Jamni village led to a massive fire that destroyed approximately 200 houses on May 21, 2025.
• One person sustained burn injuries and has been hospitalized in Ujhani, while no human fatalities have been reported.
• The fire in the village also resulted in the death of numerous cattle, compounding the losses for affected residents.
• A separate factory fire in Ujhani, caused by a boiler spark during high winds, is still being fought by firefighting teams.
• District authorities are assessing damages and have pledged compensation and relief measures for those impacted by the incidents.