Blaze in Kanwani: Hundreds of Shanties Gutted, No Casualties Reported

A massive fire broke out in Kanwani village, gutting over 150 shanties. Officials have reported no casualties or missing persons. The cause is suspected to be a short circuit or gas leak. Affected families are in temporary shelters while a detailed investigation is underway once the area cools down.

In a devastating incident on Thursday afternoon, a massive fire swept through Kanwani village, obliterating over 150 shanties, officials confirmed.

While no casualties or missing persons have been reported, the inferno left numerous families homeless. Authorities believe an electrical short circuit or a gas cylinder leak might have sparked the blaze.

As firefighters extinguished the flames, relief efforts began with affected residents relocated to temporary shelters. Officials assured a detailed investigation once the cooling operations conclude.

(With inputs from agencies.)