LUCKNOW, April 18 -- Days after a massive fire reduced nearly 280 shanties to ashes in Vikas Nagar area here, Lucknow police have intensified investigation into the cause of the blaze, even as two social media handles have been booked for allegedly spreading rumours in connection with the incident.

The fire, which broke out on April 15 evening, rendered around 1,000 people homeless and caused extensive damage. Police officials said multiple angles are being examined, including accidental fire, short circuit and allegations of deliberate arson raised by some victims.

According to sources, teams from Vikas Nagar police station have begun recording statements of eyewitnesses and locals who were there at the time of the incident. Investigat...