North Lakhimpur: Several fire incidents were reported from different parts of Lakhimpur district on Sunday evening and night as residents celebrated Diwali. Fireworks are suspected to have triggered the blazes, which caused significant damage to property.
In North Lakhimpur town, a warehouse belonging to Krisgna Cycle Mart was completely destroyed in a fire allegedly caused by sparks from firecrackers. The incident occurred in the early evening near Shani Mandir, along the Gariajan river embankment.
The warehouse stored bicycles, spare parts and accessories. Its entire stock, reportedly valued at several lakh rupees, was reduced to ashes.
Fire tenders from various stations across the district rushed to the spot and battled the blaze for several hours before bringing it under control.
In a separate incident at Ghahingaon under Dhakuakhana co-district, a barn containing harvested grains was gutted in a fire. Sparks from firecrackers are suspected to have caused the blaze, which destroyed the structure and its entire contents. The property belonged to Rudra Gogoi.
Another fire was reported at Block Tiniali in the Narayanpur area, where a house belonging to Chandra Kumar Deori sustained damage. The fire was also suspected to have been triggered by sparks from fireworks.
The incidents disrupted the festive atmosphere in several parts of the district and raised concerns over fire hazards during Diwali celebrations.
The suspected involvement of fireworks has once again highlighted the risks of bursting firecrackers near residential buildings, warehouses and other structures containing combustible materials.