Massive Fire in Dungarjaya Reduces Dozens of Houses to Ashes, Losses Worth Lakhs Reported

May 8, 2026

Rajasthan: A massive fire broke out on Thursday in the Chhapar settlement of Dungarjya village in the region. The incident was triggered by sparks rising from crop stubble (known locally as ‘naulaiyan’) being burned in the fields; the fire quickly spiraled out of control and assumed a ferocious form. The blaze reduced the property of more than a dozen families to ashes, resulting in financial losses amounting to hundreds of thousands of rupees.

According to reports, sparks emanating from the burning crop stubble in the fields were carried by strong winds into the settlement. The fire spread with such speed that it engulfed stocks of garlic, fodder, standing crops, cow-dung cakes, firewood, household items, and livestock. Fortunately, the villagers managed to evacuate their homes in time, ensuring that there was no loss of human life.

Upon receiving news of the incident, BJP leader Rakesh Sanadhya immediately alerted the administration. A fire tender from the Sultanpur Municipality was the first to arrive at the scene.

Given the severity of the blaze, Digod Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Deepak Mahawar dispatched additional fire tenders from Kaithoon, CFCL, and Kota. After a relief and rescue operation that lasted approximately five hours, the fire was finally brought under control with the assistance of four fire tenders.

The firefighting crew frequently had to return to refill their tankers as their water supplies were repeatedly depleted. Firefighters from Sultanpur Dinesh Meena, Brijmohan Gochar, Hariom, and Hanuman worked tirelessly and continuously to extinguish the flames.

Administrative officials, including Digod Station House Officer (SHO) Hanuman Sahay and Village Development Officer Nitish, remained present at the site until late into the night.

The fire caused severe losses to several villagers, including Ramdev Gurjar, Kesrilal Gurjar, Ramkishan Gurjar, Ramgopal, Premshankar Yogi, Ramlal Yogi, and Shrilal Nagar. Their cash, fodder, wheat, garlic, soybeans, and household belongings were all reduced to ashes.

Two of Ramlal Yogi’s buffaloes also perished after being scorched in the fire. For many families, the hearths in their homes could not be lit that night, leaving them facing an immediate crisis regarding food and sustenance.

Sub-Divisional Officer Deepak Mahawar stated that the administration is continuously conducting awareness campaigns to urge farmers not to burn crop stubble in their fields. Despite this, the rules are being disregarded. He warned that strict action would now be taken, and fines imposed, against those who light ‘Naulaiyas.’