Over 100 homes damaged in Yadgir village fire

What began as a calm evening spiraled into chaos for the people of Jalibenchi village in Yadgir district, as a sudden power surge late at night triggered widespread fires that damaged nearly 100 homes and left the community shaken.

The unexpected electrical overload caused power lines to burst into sparks, igniting blazes that rapidly engulfed rooftops and interiors. Residents were jolted awake as appliances exploded, wiring burned, and thick smoke filled their homes. Panic spread as people scrambled to safety, and several villagers were injured amid the confusion, though no deaths have been reported yet.

Scenes from the aftermath, now circulating on social media, show the harrowing extent of the destruction — power poles crackling with fire, black smoke billowing into the night sky, and charred remains of households devastated by the blaze.

The incident has left villagers grappling with both physical loss and emotional trauma, as they begin to recover from one of the worst electrical disasters the region has seen in recent memory. Authorities are investigating the source of the surge, and locals are demanding accountability and immediate assistance.

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