In Dhammassa village, located in Kyaikmaraw township, Mon state, a mortar shell fired by the Junta navy exploded, igniting the houses at approximately 4:00 pm on March 27.
The blaze proved uncontrollable as villagers were fleeing the conflict, receiving limited assistance from firefighting services, which struggled to reach the scene promptly.
As a result of the explosion, over 70 percent of the village’s houses were consumed by the fire.
The Independent Mon News Agency remains committed to verifying and providing updates on the situation in Dhammassa village.
