Fire Incident: Five Houses Engulfed By Fire In Phakant Township

A fire broke out in Hseik Mu village, Phakant Township, Kachin State at about 7:00 pm Sunday night, destroying 5 houses.

The cause of the incident was due to the gas tank explosion in the house of U Naing Oo in Hseik Mu village and the spark spread to nearby four houses.

The fire was extinguished by 9 fire-engines, another 7 vehicles and a backhoe with the help of township administrative members, Tatmadawmen, members of police force, Red Cross Society, social organizations and the residents.

The fire was brought under control at about 8:30 pm and could be put out totally at about 9:00 pm. A file has been opened to take actions to U Naing Oo due to the incident.