200 acres of wheat crop burnt, woman dies as fire ravages fields in five villages

Wheat crops ready for harvest in 200 acres were reduced to cinders and a woman was burnt to death as massive fire devoured agriculture fields in five villages of Badi in Raisen district on Monday. The fire reportedly spread after two farmers decided to burn the husk remaining in their fields after harvest. The fire spread quickly and two women came in its grip. Another sustained serious injuries.

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