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Tribune News ServiceAmritsar, April 20To prevent accidental fires in wheat fields during the harvesting season, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has started imposing power cuts in rural areas during the daytime. Businesses in rural areas are affected by the power cuts,” he said.The accidental fires during wheat harvesting season are reported frequently. People should cooperate with the department as fires in wheat fields spread far in short time and cause huge damage, he added. The friction of iron parts in agricultural machinery, especially straw reapers are also a known cause for such fires. During high temperature, even a meagre spark can cause a fire.”A resident from the rural area said focus should be diverted towards fixation of dangling wires which cause short-circuits..