Bhagalpur, 24 February (HS). A massive fire broke out in Bekathpur village of Narayanpur block area of police district Navgachia on Saturday. It is being told that garbage was set on fire. Due to strong wind the fire took a frightening form. By the time people became aware, the fire had spread to many nearby houses. People tried to control the fire for hours, but the fire could not be controlled. Seeing the dire situation, people informed the fire department about the incident.
The fire department reached the spot and is trying to control the fire for about half an hour. Information is being received that property worth lakhs of rupees was burnt to ashes in this incident of arson. After getting information about the incident, police from three police stations reached the spot. Efforts to control the fire are ongoing. At present, there is no information about any loss of life or property in this incident of arson. Efforts are being made to control the fire.