A fire suspected to have been caused by a short circuit destroyed 7.5 acres of standing sugarcane in Maharajpur village of the Rudrapur area in Udham Singh Nagar on Wednesday evening. The crop belonged to farmer Narendra Thukral, whose loss is estimated at more than ₹15 lakh.
The incident began when flames and smoke were seen rising from the field. Nearby residents reached the spot and tried to control the fire with Thukral, but the flames spread quickly through the standing sugarcane.
Fire teams contain the flames
The fire service was informed after the initial efforts failed. Units from Kichha and Rudrapur, along with the fire unit of Mahindra & Mahindra Tractor Lalpur, reached the field and used water to bring the blaze under control.
By the time the teams extinguished the fire, the sugarcane across 7.5 acres had been destroyed. Firefighters prevented the flames from reaching crops in surrounding fields, limiting the damage to the affected area.
Energy corporation officials also visited the location after the incident. They inspected the site and assessed the possible cause of the fire. A short circuit is being treated as the preliminary reason, rather than a confirmed finding in the available information.
Loss and compensation concerns
The estimated damage of more than ₹15 lakh has created a serious financial setback for Thukral. The destroyed crop had been developed through months of work, and the farmer is now seeking assessment of the loss and appropriate compensation from the administration and relevant departments.
The available report does not provide a completed official damage assessment or confirm any compensation decision. The next step is expected to involve evaluation of the crop loss by the concerned authorities.
Conclusion
The Maharajpur fire destroyed Narendra Thukral’s 7.5-acre sugarcane crop, with losses estimated at more than ₹15 lakh. Fire teams stopped the blaze from spreading, while officials inspected the site and the farmer sought a formal loss assessment and compensation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the sugarcane fire occur?
The fire occurred in Maharajpur village in the Rudrapur area of Udham Singh Nagar.
Q. Whose crop was destroyed?
The destroyed sugarcane crop belonged to farmer Narendra Thukral.
Q. How much crop was affected?
The fire destroyed 7.5 acres of standing sugarcane.
Q. What is the estimated financial loss?
The loss is estimated at more than ₹15 lakh.
Q. Which fire units responded?
Fire units from Kichha and Rudrapur, as well as Mahindra & Mahindra Tractor Lalpur, responded to the incident.
