Ropar, October 5: A major fire broke out in the slum area near Ropar thermal plant, sources informed on Wednesday.
According to reports, the fire broke out on Tuesday night, devouring at least ten slum huts. So far, the cause of the fire remains unknown.
Although no fatalities have been recorded, a Swift car, several bicycles, and a motorcycle were badly burned.
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As per the information, the family who lived in these slums could only save their own lives and the lives of their children, while their belongings were burned to ashes.
Further details are awaited.
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