A massive fire engulfed parts of a vegetable market and destroyed at least 200 houses in northern India.

The incident took place in Meerut region on March 6.

Visuals from the scene showed locals pouring water over the blaze in an attempt to douse it. Unfortunately, it proved far too little for the enormous inferno, which wreaked havoc.

The close stacking of slum houses aided the fire to spread. At least 15 fire tenders worked for over seven hours to bring the blaze down.

The number of casualties is not yet known.

Though the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, primary reports hinted at a short circuit.

Reports said the incident has left hundreds of migrants workers homeless.

A massive fire engulfed parts of a vegetable market in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state. The incident took place in Meerut region earlier in March.

Reports said the blaze gutted at least 200 houses. The first sign of the fire was noticed shortly after 3 a.m. on early Thursday morning.

Visuals from the scene showed locals pouring water over the blaze in an attempt to douse it. Unfortunately, it proved far too little for the enormous inferno, which wreaked havoc.

The close stacking of slum houses aided the fire to spread. At least 15 fire tenders worked for over seven hours to bring the blaze down.

The number of casualties is not known so far. Though the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, primary reports hinted at a short circuit.

Almost a month and a half ago, a fire razed at least 100 houses in the same area. Thursday’s fire destroyed not only the newly erected ones, but also those which were not affected in the earlier blaze.

Reports said the incident has left hundreds of migrants workers homeless.