A massive fire gutted over 50 slum houses in Ghazi Nagar early Saturday morning. The blaze left dozens of families homeless in the Gohalpur police station area.
Authorities reported no casualties from the midnight disaster. Emergency teams responded swiftly to control the situation.
The fire broke out around 2 a.m. near Lema Garden. Strong flames spread rapidly across the dense settlement.
The blaze destroyed essential household belongings, foodgrains, and clothes. Vulnerable residents lost all their possessions just days before Diwali.
The police control room received the emergency call at 2 a.m. Officials immediately dispatched multiple fire engines and water tankers.
Firefighter Om Prakash Ahirwar confirmed that rescue teams launched operations instantly. Eight to nine fire engines fought the raging flames.
Ambulances stood by at the site as a precaution. Police personnel and electricity department officials joined the joint emergency effort.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Akhilesh Gour confirmed firefighters brought the flames under control. He stated that no residents suffered injuries during the blaze.
Around 40 to 50 families resided in the affected settlement. Officials will confirm the exact loss after completing cooling operations.
The local administration has initiated an investigation into the cause. Authorities are assessing total property damage to coordinate relief measures.
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