India, April 19 -- A massive fire broke out in slums at Sector 12, Vikas Nagar, in Lucknow on Wednesday evening, destroying numerous shanties , reportedly rendering almost 1000 people homeless, amid fears of multiple injuries, according to reports.

Many locals have come forward to help. Among those leading the relief efforts, the Commbiio Foundation immediately stepped into the field, supported by its founding members, Arun Saraswat and Sunita Paul.

Speaking to us, Sunita says, "Our team reached the affected area immediately, but it was only the next afternoon we could start relief work of dry food, ORS, and water distribution, as it's very hot at the site still and a lot needs to be done."

Arun further states, pointing out the female ...