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Bihar: Man charred to death as fire breaks out at his house during thunderstorm

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By India Today News Desk: A 55-year-old man was charred to death after a fire broke out in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district following strong winds and thunderstorm in the area. Fourteen houses were also gutted in the blaze.

According to the victim’s family, a spark in the garbage started spreading due to strong winds, leading to a massive fire. The incident took place at 8pm.

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Gajendra Rai lost his life while trying to save his property. His family said that property worth over Rs 20 lakh was destroyed in the fire. A fire brigade extinguished the fire after an extended struggle.

Meanwhile, Aurai police station officials reached the site and started an investigation into the matter.

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The Aurai police station SHO, Roopak Kumar, confirmed the incident. He said that Gajendra Rai’s body has been sent for post mortem.

(Inputs by Mani Bhushan)

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