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Bantwal: Accidental Fire at House Causes Loss of Rs 15 Lac

  •   Wed, Nov 14 2012 11:15:32 AM

Bantwal: Accidental Fire at House Causes Loss of Rs 15 Lac

Mounesh Vishwakarma
Pics: Kishore B C Road
Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal

Bantwal, Nov 14: An accidental fire at a house in Brahmarakootlu here on November 12 night resulted in a huge loss amounting to several lacs.

As much as 15 sovereigns of gold, valuables and cash were charred in the fire, causing an estimated loss of Rs 15 lac.

The incident occurred 'Geetaniketana', a house belonging to Hemavathi of Chandrige in Kallige. On the occasion of Diwali, the family members locked the house and went to attend Deepotsava held at an open ground nearby, when the incident took place.

The fire brigade along with the help of neighbours put off the fire, but it was too late. The house as well as the valuables and cash were completely destroyed.

Hemavathi’s two married daughters had come home for Diwali. Fifteen sovereigns of gold, important documents, Rs 15,000 cash in their cupboards, and other valuables in the house, altogether worth Rs 15 lac, were charred. The reason behind the fire is not yet known.

Bantwal MLA B Ramanath Rai, tahsildar Anand Nayak, zilla panchayat member Chandra Prakash Shetty and BJP president Padmanabh Kottary visited the spot and inspected. Ramanath Rai offered help to the family.
  

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  • Evans Christopher Sumitra, Udupi/New York, USA

    Fri, Nov 16 2012

    Nothing is mentioned of the cause of the fire. I feel a lighted lamp may have fallen on some combustible substance and caused the fire. Since the family members were away attending a Diwali function they could not do anything. Very sad indeed.

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  • Kavita, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 14 2012

    Very sad incident. Really felt sad to see that old lady's picture.

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  • R.Bhandarkar, M'Lore

    Wed, Nov 14 2012

    Bhai Sahil
    Bahut door hai Tu
    This is Brahmarakootlu
    Here when such incidents happen
    What to do?

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  • William, Bantwal

    Wed, Nov 14 2012

    It is sad news for the family. Fire and flood are very dangerous. We should take care of kitchen or fire place always.

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  • John DSouza, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 14 2012

    It is a very sad incident. Let us pray to God to protect all of us from uncertainties in life.
    Accidents and incidents do happen in spite of precautions and care. Anyway it is true that prevention is better than cure.

    Being life itself is uncertain, we are living in a situation with full of uncertainties. It is unsure that whether a person will return back safe from shop, school (or any other place) or the house itself will be safe at the time of return from any occasion.

    We are worried and sick about our unseen future, whereas our present itself is full of suspense, with no clarity. Our only option is to surrender everything to almighty God, for each and every moment of life.

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  • SAHIL, DUBAI

    Wed, Nov 14 2012

    Top Causes of Apartment Fires

    Although apartment fires can be caused by several things, the top reason include cooking/kitchen fires, heating equipment (i.e. space heaters, kerosene heaters), smoking materials (major cause of fatal fires), and arson, which even includes children playing with matches and fire.

    Steps to Prevent Apartment and house Fires

    be careful with smoking materials and never smoke in bed. And the place where flammable material involved better avoids flammable liquid from house.
    Keep matches and lighters where children can’t get to them. Better avoid them from children
    Never leave cooking food unattended. Always keep close eyes on cooking food.
    Stay heating equipment at least three feet away from combustible materials.
    Replace worn electrical cords, make sure to always use power strips if additional outlets are needed.
    Do not store flammable liquids or compressed gases (i.e. propane) in your apartment or on your balcony.
    Do not use your balcony for storage or for grilling food or cooking any food
    Kindly aware of your electric main board to close.

    What to Do in Case of an Apartment or house Fire

    if there is a fire in your apartment, or house make sure that you have a plan and that your plan works. Know your fire escape route and know where all the extinguishers are in your building. Never ignore a fire alarm or your building’s public announcement system, if you have one.
    If the fire spread rapidly Always follow these steps to escape safely
    Check doors before opening them. If the door is cool, open it slowly and stay low to the ground and leave the building as quickly as possible.
    If the door is warm, seal the door and the vents with wet bedding or towels.
    Go to a window, and if there is no smoke outside, open it and signal for help. If you are able, call use your presence of mind and let them know that you are trapped in the building and give them your location. Always try to keep the cell phone near by you.

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