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The Times of India
The Times of India
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Uttar Pradesh: Sparks from cable ruin crops, 400 farmers hit in Aligarh

AGRA: More than 400 farmers were directly affected in eight different villages of UP as sparks from overhead electric cables resulted in burning of standing wheat crops.

The incident occurred in the villages of Khair and Koil blocks of Aligarh district earlier this week but reports are now trickling out. Billowing clouds of thick dark smoke were visible from miles away. Around a dozen fire tenders were pressed into service.

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