Kanpur: The fire broke out this morning in slums spread near the one petrol pump in the Gujaini area along the Barra-8 Highway.
Seeing the eruption of smoke and flames, there was a stampede.
At first, the unit people tried to control the fire from their level, but the fire took an alarming form. Gradually the fire engulfed several huts.
Police and the fire department were informed of this incident.
The fire was brought under control with the help of two fire tenders that reached the spot.
The high tension line has also gone over the area where the fire broke out.
Some people have feared the fire erupted due to a short circuit. Houses of thousands were burnt to ashes. Firefighters say that the matter is being investigated.
