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Diwali Night Fire Destroys Family Home in Pithoragarh

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A two-story ancestral house in Balyaun village, Pithoragarh district, burned down on Diwali night. Hayat Singh Mehra's family lost everything, including jewelry for their daughter's wedding, cash, and essential items. The fire caused over ₹65 lakh in damages. The family was at another house for Diwali prayers when the blaze erupted. Villagers rescued cattle from the shed. The daughter's November wedding plans are now uncertain. Revenue officials visited the site. Initial investigations suggest a short circuit may have caused the fire. Officials are assessing the damage for a report to higher authorities. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 16:51 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • A two-story ancestral house in Balyaun village, Pithoragarh district, burned down on Diwali night
  • Hayat Singh Mehra's family lost everything, including jewelry for their daughter's wedding, cash, and essential items
  • The fire caused over ₹65 lakh in damages