SHIMLA: Eight houses were destroyed and 16 families affected in a major fire on Wednesday at Ramni village of Kinnaur district’s Nichar tehsil. The blaze started around 4.32pm from one of the houses and spread to a monastery as well. No loss of life is reported.
The district administration of Kinnaur distributed relief among the 16 affected families. The revenue department is making a loss-assessment report. The villagers alerted the fire department and the district administration. Quick reaction team, firemen, and cops reached the spot. The administration sourced a fire tender from JSW Hydro Power project, while the electricity board as asked to cut the power supply. Villagers assisted the firefighting team.
The cause of the blaze is being investigated.
Villagers alerted the fire department and the administration. Quick reaction team, firemen, and cops reached the spot. The administration sourced a fire tender from JSW Hydro Power project, while the electricity board as asked to cut the power supply.
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