The flames spread to the adjacent market and buildings due to strong winds.
A massive fire broke out in the early hours of Friday in the Basmandi area of Kanpur, officials said.
#WATCH | UP: Massive fire broke out during the early hours today in AR Tower in Basmandi area in Kanpur. 15-16 fire tenders on the spot to douse the fire. Dousing operation underway for 6 hours. It will take 3-4 hours more to control the fire: Joint CP, Kanpur pic.twitter.com/Ud0uG5uuei
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The flames were carried to the adjacent market and buildings due to strong winds. These include Masood Tower 1, Masood Tower 2 and Hamraaz Complex. As many as 540 shops present in the market are in danger of catching fire.
As many as 15-16 tenders have been present at the spot to douse the fire. The dousing operation has been underway for the last six hours.
“It will take 3-4 hours more to control the fire,” said Joint CP, Kanpur.
Further details are awaited.
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