Residents furious as house burns to ashes due to alleged inefficiency of Lakhipur fire brigade

A fire engulfed a dwelling in the Lalang Pratham Khanda Kantagram area under Lakhipur district early Thursday morning.

Nur Rahman, a local farmer, witnessed his home reduced to ashes due to the blaze. Allegations of negligence have surfaced against the Lakhipur fire department for their delayed response, as locals claim it took them an hour to cover a mere 4 kilometers to reach the scene.

However, no casualties were reported, and efforts are underway to determine the cause of the fire. Concerns have been raised regarding the efficiency of the local fire department, prompting calls for a thorough investigation to ensure proper measures are taken to prevent such incidents in the future.

Residents of Lalang Pratham Khanda Kantagram area are dismayed by the loss and lack of prompt action by the Lakhipur fire department.

Urgent steps are being demanded from the authorities to investigate the incident thoroughly and implement necessary reforms within the fire department to restore public confidence.