Udupi: In an unfortunate incident, a paddy field caught fire at Uchila – Yermal border near Kaup in the District on Thursday March 24.
The locals made effort to douse the flames but the blaze soon spread to dry grass in about half an acre of land. The fire tenders were summoned as soon as the fire went out of control.,
The Fire Brigade personnel who rushed to the spot were successful in putting out the fire, thus averting a major tragedy.
