Ferozepur, April 20 -- More than 100 acres of standing wheat crop was gutted in a devastating fire in the fields of four villages in Zira, a sub-division of Ferozepur, on Saturday, officials said.

As per information fire, fuelled by strong winds, affected crop in Malsian Kalan, Tindwan, Basti Gamewali, and Basti Hajiwali villages spanning over 100 acres.

The exact cause of the fire is still unknown, the officials added.

Gurwinder Singh, a farmer from Malsian Kalan, stated that the fire originated near Malle Ke Road and rapidly spread through the fields.

"The fire broke out around 1 PM in the fields of Malsian Kalan village. One tractor was also reportedly damaged in the incident," he said.

Approximately 20 acres of crop belonging to ...