Port Blair, April 17: A major fire was reported at Delanipur, Safai Karamchari Colony, Port Blair today at about 1100 Hrs. in which eleven houses got gutted. The fire was reported at the Fire Control Room at 1115 Hrs, soon after which 6 Water Tenders, 3 Water Bouzers, a Tata 407 van and an Ambulance was diverted to the accident site.

According to reports gathered the fire was brought under complete control at 1225 Hrs. Among the 11 buildings, 8 residential buildings were completely gutted while 3 were partially burnt. The cause of the accident is reported to be electric short circuit. The loss incurred in the fire accident has been estimated to be around Rs. 9 Lakhs. However, no casualties were reported in the accident. 

Meanwhile, the State President BJP, Shri Vishal Jolly has demanded for adequate compensation to the victims of the fire accident, who have lost their hard earned belongings.