Houses in Lankan refugee camp gutted; no casualties

November 6, 2010 10:53 pm

Virudhunagar (TN) Nov 6 (PTI): Over 120 houses in the Sri Lankan refugee camp at Mottamalai near here were gutted when a major fire broke out, police said today.

The incident took place last evening damaging all the houses in the camp. No casualties were reported, however, they said, adding, property worth about Rs two lakh was destroyed.

Officials suspect short circuit to be the reason behind the fire.

Three fire tenders from nearby towns of Rajapalayam and Srivilliputhur doused the flames after a two hour battle.

State minister for Backward class welfare K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran visited the camp today and distributed food, essential items and saris.

The minister said Chief Minister M Karunanidhi had ordered payment of Rs 2,000 in cash, five kg of rice and two litres of kerosene for the 60 affected families.

“The houses will be rebuilt,” he said. – (PTI)

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