Arunachal: Fire Breaks Out in Byon Colony, Destroys Building and Damages Adjacent Property

ZIRO: A fire broke out at 11:34 am on Sunday in Byon Colony, Lower Subansiri district, destroying a double-story SP Type building that contained eight rooms. The building was rented out by its owner, Hage Tassar.

According to Ziro Fire Station Officer Koj Taro, the fire partially damaged an adjacent RCC building (G+2), owned by Hage Koji. Taro stated that, according to the house owner, the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit.

The officer stated that four fire tenders, along with their crew, rushed to the colony and extinguished the flames before they could spread further. Taro added that Leading Fireman Tadar Takak, one of the firefighters, sustained a minor injury to his left hand. He reported that no casualties or other injuries were reported.

Meanwhile earlier this month, a massive fire broke out on 4th December, along the Hospital Road in Silchar, leaving a trail of destruction and triggering widespread panic in the town. The blaze consumed two shops, several residential houses, and the office of the CPI(M) before being brought under control by emergency services.

Eyewitnesses claimed to have seen smoke and flames billowing out from a shop at about 1:30 PM. This was reportedly due to either a short circuit or a gas cylinder explosion, according to SP Cachar Numal Mahatta. Although help was called in right away, only one fire engine arrived initially and was insufficient to handle the situation. When more fire tenders reached the spot significant damage had already been done.  

Among the establishments affected were a shop dealing in scientific medical equipment, a hardware store, the CPI(M) office, and a residential house located behind it. The fire services attracted further criticism as locals pointed to leakages in fire tender pipes, which hindered operations. "The outdated vehicles are not good enough for such emergencies. Modern equipment is a necessity," lamented a resident.

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