Solan, Jan. 12 -- All nine people trapped under the debris after a massive fire in Arki market in Himchal Pradesh's Solan district are feared dead, officials said on Monday.

Speaking to ANI, Arki Tehsildar and Revenue Officer Vipin Verma said, "Looking at the fire and the debris, it does not seem like anyone inside would have survived."

The officials had earlier confirmed the death of an eight-year-old child.

The rescue operations continue to recover the bodies of nine people from two families trapped under the debris. According to the officials, some body parts have been sent to the hospital for identification.

"Two earth movers have been deployed here. We have rescued some bodies. They are unidentified as of now. As per local source...