A 16 -room thatched house of a joint family was reduced to ashes after it caught fire on Monday afternoon in Ragdang village under Khamar police station here.
All 25 family members escaped unhurt. However, all properties of the house were gutted, said Antaryamy Sahoo and Hrusikesh Sahoo, head members of the family.
Sarpanch Lombodhar Sahoo and journalist Tusarkanta Mohanty informed to fire brigade, local administration and the MLA. MLA Mukesh Pal and Tehsildar Swagat Das rushed to the spot and took stock of the situation.
Fire brigade workers doused the fire but could not save the properties. Meanwhile, the victims were provided cooked food and given shelter at a nearby spot. They also got relief materials from the administration.
MLA Pal assured to provide Biju pucca house to them, while Dhenkanal MP Mahesh Sahoo assured to provide all supports.