Himachal Pradesh: Four shed of labourers gutted in fire at Bahang area of Kullu district

At least four sheds of labourers were gutted in fire and several others partially damaged at Bahang in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district on Saturday. Soon after incident, one fire tender was rushed to the spot and put out the blaze. However, no casualty has been reported in the incident so far.

"Four shed of labourers gutted in fire at Bahang in Kullu district this evening. One fire tender is present at the spot. The fire has been doused now. No injuries reported," the news agency ANI reported. The reason behind the fire that broke out this evening is yet to be ascertained.

3 more sheds gutted in the fire at Bahang in Kullu district; the fire has been doused now. No injuries reported. #HimachalPradesh https://t.co/37WaL3GniT

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2019

The year 2019 continues to prove disastrous for Mumbai when it comes to combating fire incidents. Earlier on Friday, four other houses were gutted in a fire incident in Himachal's tribal district Kinnaur. Property worth Rs 1.81 crore was destroyed in the fire.

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