NP News - Jan 24

Five governmental offices in #Payathonzu township, Kayin State including Fire Service Department, General Administration Department, City Development Council Office, Department of Immigration and Population, and office of Military Security Affairs were attacked by the mass forces of PDFs and allied insurgents at the same time.

The incident happened on January 23 late evening, according to the NP News’ source from the Fire Service Department of Payathonzu township.

The terrorists attacked the Fire Service Department; shot and destroyed the fire engines at an estimated 8 pm so that the trucks cannot go to kill fire at other offices.

At 9 o’clock, General Administration Department, City Development Council Office, Department of Immigration and Population, and office of Military Security Affairs were attacked and burned down simultaneously, according to the residents.

Fire was killed at an estimated 2:15 am. During the incident, gunshots were fire all whole night and the firefighters couldn’t put out the fire.