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Six Killed in Remote Himachal House Fire During Boda Tyohar

Officials point to the home's traditional hearth as the likely source.

Overview

  • Authorities recovered six bodies after a late-night blaze at a house in Talangna village in Sirmaur district's Nauradhar area.
  • The victims had gathered for Boda Tyohar, with the house owner's daughter and son-in-law among those who died.
  • Sangrah SDM Sunil Kayath said a preliminary probe indicates the fire started from the chula, the home's traditional cooking hearth.
  • Rescue and response were hindered by Talangna's lack of road connectivity, which delayed outside assistance.
  • Two victims were from Rajgarh in Sirmaur and four from Nerva in Shimla district, and state leaders called for immediate relief as the region reports other recent fatal incidents.