Amaravati, Jan 13 (NationPress) - The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, convened a meeting on Tuesday to instruct officials to extend comprehensive support to those affected by the significant fire incident in Kakinada district.

The Chief Minister assessed the situation following the devastating fire that took place on Monday in Sarlankapalle village within the Rowthulapudi mandal of Kakinada district.

Approximately 40 thatched homes were consumed by the fire, displacing over 100 individuals. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Naidu expressed that the fire tragedy during the Sankranti festival has brought profound sorrow.

He mandated that all necessary aid be offered to those affected by the incident that led to the destruction of all 38 thatched homes in the village.

Home Minister V. Anitha, along with other officials, detailed the assistance being offered to the families impacted by the fire.

Naidu emphasized the importance of providing both shelter and food to the victims to alleviate their hardships.

Officials reported that an immediate relief of Rs 25,000 is being allocated to each family affected.

The Chief Minister also ordered the approval of new housing for every family that lost their home.

He instructed officials to ensure that necessary accommodation and support are available to them until the new homes are built.

CM Naidu further requested that special camps be organized to assist individuals in obtaining new Aadhaar cards and other vital documents that may have been lost in the fire.

He urged senior officials and ministers to oversee the assistance being provided to the victims.

In a related development, former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party leader Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed his deep sorrow over the catastrophic fire incident.

He noted that 38 huts in this secluded village were completely destroyed, leaving around 120 villagers without homes or basic necessities.

Describing the situation as extremely distressing, he mentioned that the flames spread swiftly, turning the entire settlement to ashes in mere moments.

Jagan called for immediate provision of shelter and food for the affected families, ensuring that no victim faces additional hardships.

He demanded an immediate ex-gratia payment of Rs 1 lakh to each affected family and urged the government to approve new homes for all who lost their residences.

Additionally, he advocated for necessary accommodations and essential assistance until permanent housing is established.