Himachal Pradesh: Massive fire breaks out near old bus stand in Banjar, Kullu
Kullu, April 10: On Monday wee-hours, a major fire broke out near an old bus stand in Banjar, Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh said Deputy Commissioner Kullu Aashutosh Garg.
According to reports, the incident took place at around 2:00 am, the authorities were informed of the incident and immediately dispatched fire tenders to the location.
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According to the Deputy Commissioner Kullu Aashutosh Garg, the fire caused damage to nine shops and four houses, with five to six nearby houses partially burnt. Fortunately, no loss of life was reported, but properties and materials present in the shops were destroyed in the fire. The fire has now been brought under control.
"Five to six houses nearby houses have also been partially burnt due to the fire," added DC Kullu.
Talking about the casualties, Garg said, "No loss of life has been reported so far. However, properties and materials present in the shop have been damaged due to the fire."
"The fire has been brought under control," added DC Garg.
- ANI
