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Question
Make your own report which mentions the following:
– Cause of the disaster, date, and time
– What kind of damage did it cause-to lives, belongings, livelihoods?
– Which people came forward to help? Which government offices or other groups?
Solution
New Delhi, Friday 28 Jan 2010
A major fire broke out on Thursday early morning in the slum area of Bawana. The incident occurred at around 4.30 am. The blaze was spotted in one of the Jhuggi’s due to a gas cylinder blast. The fire had spread to about 200 more Jhuggis.
Fire service officials said four fire-fighting tenders were pressed into action and the flames could be doused only after two hours. About 10 people died on and the spot and more than 100 got severe injuries. The houses and the belongings of the people were completely burnt and destroyed. The area supervisor and district leaders came for help and support to the victim. Many non-government organizations also rendered support by providing the victim's clothes, utensils, food, drinking water, milk, etc. The government has declared to provide Rs. 2 lakhs to the family members of the deceased and Rs.50,000 to each family who has lost their houses, as compensation.
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