Today a fire in Haa bazaar destroyed 4 houses leaving many famalies without anything. The fire which started at about 1 in the afternoon was finally brought under control at about 4. After the fire I spoke to one of the victims, Mr. Gopinathan, who lost everything. Mr. Gopinathan is from Kerala, and he has lived in the same house for 14 years. In-fact his eldest daughter was born in the same house. His daughter has exams tomorrow.
The smoke from the fire in Haa bazaar as seen from a distance.
4 houses were razed to the ground by the fire.
The 4 houses were at the upper end of the Haa bazaar.
Electrical problem is suspected as the cause of the fire.
The strong afternoon wind also helped in spreading the fire.
By around 4 PM, the fire was brought under control.
People from all over Haa helped in bringing the fire under control. People from Paro and Thimphu had also rushed to Haa to help.
The Police fire engins did a good job in containing the fire..
Most of the upper levels of the houses were occupied by tenants.
The proximity of the Haa Chhu (river) was a big factor in effectively combating the fire.
Most families lost everything in the fire.
Fortunately no lives were lost.
Dry weather, strong afternoon wind and carelessness contribute to many tragic fires during the winter.
The Royal Bhutan Army and IMTRAT did a fantastic job in fighting the fire.
The house in which Gopinathan and his family lived for 14 years.
Unrecognizable.
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