Two minor boys died after a thatched hut caught fire in a riverine village in Khanote, Jamshoro district, on Thursday. The tragic Jamshoro fire incident occurred in Sindh province, claiming the lives of children from a peasant family.
Victims Identified in Fatal Fire
Police identified the victims as four-year-old Soorjaj and five-year-old Netal Das. Both children were sons of peasant Khameso Kolhi.
The family had recently moved to the area for agricultural work. They were living in temporary accommodation when the fire broke out.
How the Jamshoro Fire Started
Authorities said the fire likely originated from a cooking stove inside the hut. The blaze quickly engulfed the thatched structure.
The flammable nature of the thatched material accelerated the fire’s intensity. The makeshift construction offered no fire resistance, leaving no time for rescue operations.
Vulnerable Living Conditions in Rural Sindh
Khameso Kolhi, a resident of Tando Muhammad Khan, had recently relocated to Khanote. He worked as an agricultural laborer in the riverine area of Jamshoro district.
The family’s temporary living conditions in the makeshift hut contributed to the tragedy. Such vulnerable housing remains common among agricultural workers in rural Sindh province.
Safety Risks for Agricultural Workers
The incident highlights the precarious circumstances faced by seasonal farm workers. Key safety concerns include:
- Flammable thatched structures without fire-resistant materials
- Absence of basic safety measures in temporary housing
- Limited access to emergency services in remote areas
- Cooking stoves used inside poorly ventilated huts
Many families in rural Pakistan continue to live in these conditions, exposing them to similar risks.
