Bimlesh Chand was informed of a house fire in his area, only to later realize it was his own home. Thirteen years of memories raced through his mind as he watched his house at Jittu Estate engulfed in flames.
Chand and his wife, Shalini Prasad, were overwhelmed with distress as they reflected on the cherished moments they had shared in their home.
Ashika Nand, Chand’s 40-year-old cousin, stated that her brother was the only one present when the fire broke out. “My brother smelled smoke and got up to open the door to the middle room,” she explained. “When he opened it, he saw flames. There was an explosion from that room, which I believe was caused by the television.”
Nand mentioned that her brother suffered burns in his attempt to put out the fire. “In one part of the house, my mom, dad, and brother lived,” she said. “In another room lived my cousin brother, his wife, and their two kids, while the third room was rented to a Fijian lady. I don’t know the value of this house because it has been in my family for generations. We have lived here since childhood, gradually moving out over time.”
Police officers and National Fire Authority officers were also present at the scene.
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