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.