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Faizabad fire destroys 80 Dalit homes

Express news service
Posted online: Friday , March 28, 2008 at 11:19:29

Faizabad, March 27 Nearly 80 houses were destroyed when fire broke out
in Bikapur Khas village of Bikapur Tehsil of Faizabad district on
Thursday.
The fire started from the house of one Kamla Devi at noon and within
minutes, engulfed the whole village. Wind played a vital role in
spreading the fire.

The reason behind the fire is still unknown. It is suspected that the
fire in the kitchen has been left unattended. The fire brigade from
Faizabad's district headquarters rushed to the spot but was too late.
"there was no casualty apart from sme cattle. But the houses are
completely destroyed," said Nagendra Sharma, Sub District Magistrate
of Bikapur.

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