Manipur fire Churachandpur Assam: Police vehicles engulf in flames mysteriously in Majuli Guwahati: A suspicious fire incident occurred last night at the Garmur police station in Majuli, Assam, where two police vehicles were allegedly set ablaze by unidentified individuals. The vehicles, bearing registration numbers AS306173 and AS307523, were parked in the regular parking spot of the police station, just a few meters away from the main building. Fortunately, the fire did not spread to nearby buildings or cause any harm to human life. However, the vehicles sustained significant damage. According to a police source, the fire was noticed in three vehicles, but two were completely engulfed in flames. The fire and emergency services responded promptly, controlling the situation and preventing a major mishap. An investigation into the incident is expected to be launched soon to determine the cause of the fire and identify those responsible. The source also said that while it has been suspected that the fire may have been the handiwork of miscreants, they are also checking for technical snags as well.
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Guwahati: A tragedy struck on Sunday night in Assam’s Guwahati when a massive fire erupted at a residential property in the Lokhra area.

The house belonged to Archana Terongpi, who was renting it.

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As the flames spread, a cylinder explosion occurred leading to a huge loss in terms of property. Everything in the house was destroyed, amounting to lakhs of rupees.

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Fortunately, no casualties have been reported. Firefighters were quick to respond to the situation and it took them an hour to contain the fire.

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The incident follows the one that happened on Saturday night at a house in Kahilipara’s Jatia area, where three cylinders exploded due to the blaze.

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It is yet to be determined what caused the fire in both incidents. Following the incident, officials said it is a reminder for everyone to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure safety.