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Massive fire destroys multiple houses in Kotkhai tehsil village

Shimla, Dec 3 (UNI) A massive fire on Wednesday afternoon ravaged Badvi village in Kotkhai Tehsil of Shimla district, destroying nearly 50 rooms belonging to eight families and leaving the community in deep distress.
The blaze, which started around 12 noon in a cluster of adjoining wooden houses, spread rapidly due to the traditional timber-based structure of the dwellings.
The residential houses of Prakash, Pratap, Balveer, Suresh, Seemit Bhustu, Deni, Jovan, Rajendra, and Om were completely gutted. Several neighbouring homes also sustained severe damage.
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