Guwahati: A massive fire broke out at the Jhargaon market in Jagiroad on Friday morning, reducing nearly 20 shops to ashes and destroying goods worth crores of rupees. The blaze, which started in the vegetable section of the market, quickly spread to nearby shops, triggering panic among traders and customers.
According to eyewitnesses, a driver first noticed the flames, and soon after, shopkeepers rushed to save their belongings. Fire brigade teams arrived promptly and, with the help of local residents, managed to bring the fire under control after several hours of effort.
While no casualties were reported, traders suffered heavy financial losses, with many losing their entire stock. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
A local resident said, “This is the third time such a fire has destroyed property in Jhargaon market. We have been demanding a fire brigade station here to prevent such disasters in the future.”
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