8-Year-Old Killed, Several Trapped in Himachal Fire; Rescue Operation Underway

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News18•12-01-2026, 14:21
8-Year-Old Killed, Several Trapped in Himachal Fire; Rescue Operation Underway
- •An 8-year-old child died and several Nepali-origin migrant laborers are feared trapped after a massive fire in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh.
- •The incident occurred at Arki's main market around 2:45 am, gutting several shops.
- •Continuous cylinder blasts hindered firefighting efforts, with six fire tenders from various locations deployed.
- •NDRF and SDRF teams have been called to assist in the rescue mission.
- •Priyansh, an 8-year-old from Bihar, has been identified as the deceased; an inquiry has been ordered.
Why It Matters: Tragic fire in Himachal's Solan claims child's life, traps several; rescue efforts continue.
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