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Fire in agriculture field, crops destroyed

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Press Trust of India Amritsar

The fire erupted in village Chabba causing financial loss to farmers.

Several tubewell motors and heavy electric cables were damaged in the fire, officials said.

A number of farmer organisations have demanded adequate compensation for damaged crops and related infrastructure.

According to the district administration, stubble burning sparked the fire.

  

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First Published: May 13 2012 | 8:45 PM IST

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