Jammu, Oct 28: Around 20 houses were gutted in a massive fire at Ishtiyari and Gandhari Padder areas of Kishtwar district. While fire engines are impossible to reach the places in view of the tough terrains, efforts are on to douse off flames, officials said. However reports suggest that the fire was partially brought under control around 4 am. There was no loss of life or injury reported in the incident so far. The cause of fire is being ascertained, the officials added.