"Fire broke out probably after blasts in LPG cylinders in the government colony in which three children received burn injuries," an official said, adding the injured were admitted to a nearby hospital.
By the time fire tenders were able to douse the flames, eight houses were gutted in the fire, he said.
Meanwhile, District magistrate O N Singh said that cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained and an enquiry has been ordered in this regard.