Gurugram, April 30
A massive fire broke out in the slums and scrap area of Sector 102 in Gurugram in around 3.30 a.m. on Wednesday, gutting dozens of huts and leaving many residents homeless, fire officials said.
The blaze spread rapidly, reducing several slum dwellings to ashes and destroying the belongings inside.
Fire tenders from Bhim Nagar, Sector 37 (Udyog Vihar), Sector 29, and Pataudi were rushed to the spot. Firefighters managed to contain the fire before it could spread to adjacent settlements.
“There were around 150 huts in the area, of which 40 to 50 were destroyed. About 10 fire tenders were deployed,” said Fire Officer Narender, adding that the fire was brought under control by 7 a.m.
However, the fire officer said there is no report of any casualties, but the high flames and thick smoke triggered panic in the area.
The cause of the fire has not been ascertained, but initial investigation suggests the fire may have started while someone was making tea inside one of the huts.