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Birgunj Inferno Claims Life of two Firefighters

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December 21: A massive fire, which erupted at Super Gas Industry in Birgunj on Wednesday, has killed two firefighters and left three people injured. The fire started early in the morning at 6 am and was brought under control by firefighters after 8 hours at 2 pm.

The firefighters were killed as their fire engine itself caught fire while attempting to douse the blaze. The inferno took the life of Madhusudhan Mishra, a resident of Tanahun and Yadav Raj Adhikari, a resident of Lalbandi, Sarlahi. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ganesh Regmi of District Police Office, Parsa confirmed that two firefighters were killed by the inferno.

The damage caused by the flames is yet to be ascertained. The Association of LP Gas Industry has formed a five-member committee to investigate into the incident.

 

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