Ten injured in fire

Puducherry,Apr 20(UNI)More than ten persons sustained burns and property worth several lakhs of rupees was gutted in a fire mishap at Franzva Thoppe in Ouppalam constituency here this evening.

As many as 300 thatched huts were gutted in the fire.The fire service personnel could not ascertain the cause of the fire.

It was suspected that the fire might have been caused from a gas stove or an electric short-circuit.Fire tenders from Puducherry and Gorimedu doused the fire.

The injured were treated at the government general hospital and steps were being taken to provide assistance to the affected people.

UNI