Mangalore: House Near Alape Gutted in Fire
Pics: Ramesh Pandith
Daijiworld Media Network-Mangalore (NM)
Mangalore, May 20: House belonging to one Narayan was gutted in fire here in Alape, near Bajal, around 10 am on Sunday, May 20.
Narayan who works for Devi Printing Press, Hampankatta had lit the lamp for his morning prayers and left for work.
His wife and children had gone to Bangalore on some work, long before. Unfortunately nobody was at home and eventually the lamp that was lit caused the tragedy.
Since there was no one at home, the news spread only after the neighbors spotted it. Meantime, the fire had spread and part of the house was gutted in fire. Immediately the owner of the house was informed. The house was almost burnt before the fire brigade arrived at the spot.
The estimated loss is rupees 2 lac Including the roof, valuables and the house records are charred.
A case is registered in Kankanady police station.