Bhubaneswar: Properties worth lakhs of rupees were burnt to ashes as a major fire engulfed eight houses in Giringa village under Marshaghai block in Kendrapara district last night.

The houses, which were burnt in the blaze, belonged to four families, according to reports.

While the exact reason behind spread of the fire was yet to be ascertained, villagers along with fire personnel extinguished the blaze aftr hours of efforts. Villagers have now demanded that relief and all other supports be provided to affected families by the administration soon.