A major fire broke out in Arunachal Pradesh's Kurung Kumey district, destroying around 20 residential houses and leaving two people dead, according to preliminary information.The fire engulfed the Parsi Parlo, located near the India-China border, causing extensive damage to residential properties. Around 20 houses were reduced to ashes in the incident, leaving several families homeless.Two deaths have been confirmed so far.

However, the identities of the deceased and the exact circumstances surrounding their deaths are yet to be ascertained.CAUSE OF FIRE YET TO BE ESTABLISHEDThe cause of the fire remains unknown. The total extent of the damage is also yet to be officially assessed.

Further details about rescue operations, relief measures and the response of the district administration are awaited.OTHER FIRE INCIDENTS REPORTED ACROSS INDIAThe fire in Arunachal Pradesh comes amid reports of several fire incidents across India during Diwali celebrations. Fires were reported in cities across Rajasthan, Delhi, Maharashtra, Jammu, Sikkim and Uttar Pradesh, damaging shops, homes and commercial establishments.

Three people, including a child, died in firecracker-related accidents, while a separate blaze in Mumbai's Lokhandwala area claimed one life. Pune alone reported 63 fire incidents on the occasion of Laxmi Pujan.2 KILLED, 3 MISSING AS FIRE GUTS SHOPS IN RAJASTHAN'S PALIA massive fire broke out at a firecracker shop near Swarn Mandir in Falna town of Rajasthan's Pali district around 10 pm on Sunday, gutting three shops and killing two people.

One person sustained burn injuries, while a search was underway for three others who were reportedly missing.According to preliminary information, the fire started after sparks from firecrackers being burst on the road reached the shop. The flames quickly spread, triggering panic among shopkeepers and people in the area.Two scooters, a motorcycle and a bicycle were also gutted in the blaze.

A nearby battery shop and a cutlery shop were among the establishments affected.- Ends(With inputs from Yuvraj Mehta)