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AP CM Naidu Orders Full Support for Kakinada Fire Victims, 100 Left Homeless

A massive fire gutted nearly 40 thatched houses in Sarlankapalle village, Kakinada district, leaving over 100 people homeless ahead of the Sankranti festival. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to provide all possible assistance, including immediate relief of Rs 25,000 per family, food, and temporary accommodation. He ordered that new houses be sanctioned for every family that lost their home and special camps be set up to replace destroyed documents like Aadhaar cards. Meanwhile, opposition leader Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed shock and urged the government to provide enhanced ex-gratia and ensure no victim faces hardship.

Key Points: Kakinada Fire: AP CM Naidu Orders Aid, New Houses for Victims

  • 40 thatched houses gutted in Kakinada
  • Over 100 people left homeless
  • CM orders Rs 25,000 immediate relief per family
  • New houses sanctioned for all affected families
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Andhra Pradesh CM orders assistance for victims of Kakinada fire

Andhra CM N. Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to provide immediate relief, Rs 25,000 aid, and sanction new houses for Kakinada fire victims.

Andhra Pradesh CM orders assistance for victims of Kakinada fire
"The fire accident... has brought immense tragedy. - N. Chandrababu Naidu"

Amaravati, Jan 13

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed officials to provide all possible assistance to the victims of the massive fire accident in Kakinada district.

The Chief Minister held a review meeting with ministers and officials on the fire incident that occurred on Monday in Sarlankapalle village of Rowthulapudi mandal in Kakinada district.

Nearly 40 thatched houses were gutted in the massive fire, leaving more than 100 people homeless. No casualties or injuries were reported.

The Chief Minister stated that the fire accident in Sarlankapalle during the Sankranti festival has brought immense tragedy.

He ordered that all possible assistance be provided to the victims in the incident where all 38 thatched houses in the village were gutted.

Home Minister V. Anitha and other officials explained the assistance currently being provided to the affected families.

Chief Minister Naidu instructed that accommodation and food be provided to the victims to ensure they do not face any difficulties.

Officials informed that Rs 25,000 is being provided to each affected family as immediate relief.

The Chief Minister ordered that a new house be sanctioned for every family that lost its home.

He directed officials to provide necessary accommodation and other assistance to them until the new houses are constructed.

CM Naidu also asked officials to organise special camps to assist in providing new Aadhaar cards and other documents that were destroyed in the fire.

He said senior officials of the district and ministers should monitor the assistance provided to the victims.

Meanwhile, former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has expressed deep shock and grief over the devastating fire accident.

He said that 38 huts in this remote hamlet were completely gutted, leaving about 120 villagers homeless and without basic belongings.

Terming the incident extremely distressing, he said the flames spread rapidly like a wildfire and reduced the entire settlement to ashes within minutes.

Jagan urged the government to immediately provide shelter and food to the affected families and ensure that no victim is put to hardship.

He demanded immediate ex-gratia of Rs 1 lakh to each affected family and called upon the government to sanction new houses for all those who lost their homes.

He further appealed that till permanent houses are constructed and handed over, the victims should be provided with necessary accommodation and all essential assistance.

- IANS

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Priya S
This is so heartbreaking, especially during Sankranti when families should be celebrating. 😔 Thank God there were no casualties. The government's response seems comprehensive, but the real test is timely delivery. Let's hope the new houses are built before the monsoon hits.
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Rahul R
While the CM's orders are welcome, the former CM's demand for ₹1 lakh ex-gratia seems more realistic. ₹25,000 is too little to rebuild a life from ashes. This is where politics should take a backseat - both leaders should ensure the victims get the maximum possible aid, not just the minimum.
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Michael C
A terrible incident. The focus on immediate shelter, food, and documentation is crucial. It's positive that the political response is unified in wanting to help, rather than being divisive. The community and local NGOs should also step up to support these families in the interim.
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Anjali F
These thatched houses in remote villages are so vulnerable to fire. Once the immediate crisis is handled, the government should seriously look at schemes to promote safer, fire-resistant construction materials for such hamlets. Prevention is better than cure.
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Karthik V
Heart goes out to the 100+ people who lost everything. The order for new houses is good, but the timeline is everything. "Until new houses are constructed" could mean months in a temporary camp. They need a firm deadline and regular updates. Officials must be held accountable.

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