Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Apr 25: The standing wheat crop on 220 kanals of land was destroyed in devastating fire in various areas of Kathua district today causing a heavy loss amounting to several lakhs of rupees.
As per reports, standing wheat crop in the fields of 22 farmers of Kathua Balan Paien in Rajbagh area was completely destroyed in fire.
Reports said fire broke out suddenly at wheat field of village area. The devastating fire engulfed the nearby wheat field and it spread out in nearly 160 kanals of the adjoining area. The farmers ran away to their fields to control the fire with green bushes and drove tractor on standing wheat crops to control it to spread out nearby area.
A police team and fire tender reached on the spot to control on the fire. Nearly 160 kanals of ready wheat crops turned into ashes within few minutes. The cause of fire was stated to be short circuit as live electric wires were passing through the filed. But there was no loss of life or injury suffered by any human being or animal. Another incident of fire was reported at Nagari and Barnoti area yesterday and standing crop nearly on 70 kanals was destroyed. The fire tender was rushed to the spot to control the fire which otherwise could have spread to more area.
The entire year hard work of the farmers was turned into the ashes due to the devastating fire.
The affected farmers demanded the compensation from the Government for their sustenance.
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