A fire caused by electrical fault at a house in Nanoolwin Village, Patheingyi Township, Mandalay Region destroyed 11 houses on early morning of June 16, sources said.

The fire started at a house owned by a 72-year old man, who repaired electrical appliances, in the village, according to fire services department.

A total of 50 firefighters and 150 auxiliary firefighters led by Nay Myo Lin, deputy head of Patheingyi Township fire station, using 35 fire trucks, 20 water bowsers and three administrative vehicles, to put out the fire. It was under control at 1:25 am and the fire finally died down at 1:35 am, according to the fire services department.

Total loss is Ks 20.1 million.

Myo Khaing, a sergeant from Minegon auxiliary fire station in the township, had injuries in his waist while he is trying to put out the fire.

A total of 46 people: 17 men and 29 women from 9 family households became fire victims and they are temporarily taking shelter at a religious hall in the middle of the village.

The police lodged a complaint against the 72-year old man under Section 285 of the Penal Code at Patheingyi Township police station.