Manipur: Three Assam houses torched in Moreh Assam Barpeta
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Guwahati: A massive fire at Jorabat in Guwahati, Assam claimed the life of a woman while gutting down several houses on Sunday.

The deceased woman was identified as Sujata Choudhury.

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The fire broke out near a commercial establishment and spread quickly to the nearby residential area.

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While the exact cause of the fire was not known, three LGP cylinders also exploded after the fire spread.

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Police and fire department officials were able to douse the flames after much struggle.

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The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

No further injuries or casualties were reported after the incident.

However, property worth lakhs of rupees is suspected to have been burnt down during the incident.