Kanpur, March 31 (IANS) At least 500 shops were gutted in a massive fire that broke out during the wee hours on Friday in the Basmandi area in Kanpur.
Firefighters were able to rescue all the people trapped in the building in AR Tower.
As many as two dozen fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire and the operation lasted more than six hours.
More than two dozen fire tenders are on the spot, trying to douse the inferno.
The flames spread to the adjacent market and buildings due to strong winds. Affected areas include Masood Tower 1, Masood Tower 2 and Hamraaz Complex.
"The fire is under control now. No one is trapped in the building," said Ajay Kumar, Deputy Director, Uttar Pradesh Fire Service.
ADVT
India
Major fire breaks out in Kanpur, 500 shops gutted
MORE India ARTICLES
66% Drop In Delhi Traffic Violations For September After Fine Hikes: Police
The amended Motor Vehicle Act, which attracted criticism from several quarters due to hefty fines, came into force from September 1.
66% Drop In Delhi Traffic Violations For September After Fine Hikes: Police
India Bets Big On Electric Vehicles In Push For Green Transport
The electrification of two-wheelers and buses in India has already picked up pace, but the country also wants to become a major market for electric cars by 2030.
India Bets Big On Electric Vehicles In Push For Green Transport
Security At Amritsar Airport Beefed Up After Drone Crash
A senior government source told IANS: "The security at the Amritsar airport has been beefed up following the recovery of drones along the India-Pak border."
Security At Amritsar Airport Beefed Up After Drone Crash
Indian Army Expedites Soldier's Early Retirement For His Higher Studies In Italy
The 23-year-old son of a mechanic applied for premature retirement and the Army was quite generous in expediting his request so that he can join the course in January next year.
Indian Army Expedites Soldier's Early Retirement For His Higher Studies In Italy
‘Itna Kashmir Kiya Ke Karachi Bhool Gaye’ - Gautam Gambhir Mocks Video Of Security Arrangement For Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka ODI
Cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir has shared a video on his Twitter handle and mocked the security arrangements made for the Sri Lankan team on tour in Karachi for the limited-overs series against the Men in Green.
‘Itna Kashmir Kiya Ke Karachi Bhool Gaye’ - Gautam Gambhir Mocks Video Of Security Arrangement For Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka ODI
Minor Planet Named After Pandit Jasraj, First Indian Musician To Receive This Honour
"Blessed... in this honour one can experience only god's grace," Pandit Jasraj said from the US.