100 huts gutted in fire

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Press Trust of India Purnia
Last Updated : Apr 20 2014 | 8:05 PM IST
100 huts and thatched houses were
gutted in two villages under Amour police station area in Bihar's Purnia district today, an officer said.
The fire broke out in Bajabdhi and Saharan villages due to identical reasons as sparked flew from kitchens and spread to adjoining areas razing 100 huts and thatched houses, Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Sunil Kumar said.
He said a team of local officials rushed to the villages and distributed relief to the affected families.

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First Published: Apr 20 2014 | 8:05 PM IST

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