India, Nov. 12 -- At least four people, including three children and a woman, were killed and 25 houses were burnt down after a massive fire swept through Parsi Parlo town in Arunachal Pradesh's Kurung Kumey district early on Thursday morning, leaving several families homeless.

The blaze broke out around 2am and spread rapidly through the residential area, destroying houses and household belongings before residents could bring it under control.

Police sources said the fire was suspected to have originated in a kitchen, although its exact cause remains under investigation. The identities of the deceased and the full extent of property damage are yet to be officially confirmed.

The tragedy has brought the lack of firefighting infrastruct...