Godown gutted in Anand

Tuesday, May 22, 2007, 18:45 [IST]

Anand, May 22 (UNI) A godown, loaded with jute bags, was gutted in a fire in Kasipura area of Borsad, 18 km from here today.

Two adjoining houses were also destroyed as the fire spread.

Fire-fighters from Anand managed to put out the blaze.

The cause of the fire has yet to be ascertained, police said.

UNI

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