Assam: Massive Fire in Jamugurihat Guts 9 Shops, Causes Over ₹10 Lakh Loss

A CORRESPONDENT

JAMUGURIHAT: A devastating fire that took place at Shaniboriya commercial center, Balijuri in the northern part of Jamugurihat engulfed the business establishments in the wee hours on Monday and caused a great deal of damage to the business establishments.

According to information, the fire started from an electric short circuit and within a few moments expanded to the adjoining business establishments. Nearly nine gas cylinders, which were inside the business shops, exploded as they came into contact with the fire, leading to more expansion of the fire.

Panic gripped the minds of the local residents who immediately informed the fire brigade. But the fire brigade reached the site late. A total of nine business establishments including a jewelry shop, hotel, cycle store, etc. were gutted down completely by the fire. The local people estimated the loss to be more than Rs 10 lakhs. Later, a police team from Itakhola Outpost reached the site and initiated further investigation.

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