45 goats perish, man dies in fire accident in Bidar
The Hindu
A fire in Bidar kills 45 goats and a 62-year-old man, devastating the local community and prompting an investigation.
A devastating fire incident that broke out in a goat shed in Boral village, Aurad taluk of Bidar district, on Tuesday evening killed 45 goats and a 62-year-old man.
The deceased man has been identified as Shankar Irragond Metre, a resident of Boral village.
He had set up the goat shed on his farmland located on the outskirts of the village.
As part of his regular goat-rearing routine, Shankar brought the animals into the shed and gone to sleep inside the enclosure.
Tragically, a fire broke out in the evening, quickly spreading and engulfing the structure. All 45 goats inside were trapped and perished in the blaze, while Shankar, who was asleep, suffered fatal burns.
The villagers immediately alerted the Fire and Emergency Services personnel in Aurad town.

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