Dhubri: Nine houses belonging to four families were gutted in a fire at Tarangapur Part-I village under Dhirerchar in the Chapar area of Dhubri district on Tuesday night.Preliminary estimates put the property damage at more than Rs 20 lakh. The fire spread rapidly, leaving the families with little time to salvage their belongings. Several household items and other possessions were destroyed in the blaze.The affected families are headed by Juran Ali, Habes Ali, Imran Hussain and Surut Zaman.Speaking to TOI, Juran Ali said, “The fire destroyed everything we had built over the years. We have lost our homes and all our valuable belongings. Our families are now left with nothing and are facing an extremely difficult situation. We appeal to the government, the district administration and well-wishers to extend financial assistance to help us rebuild our lives.”The families have appealed to the authorities and individuals for financial assistance as they cope with the loss of their homes and belongings.
