Guwahati: A massive fire broke out in Dalgoma of Goalpara, Assam on Wednesday morning, destroying seven houses and property worth lakhs.
The blaze is suspected to have started due to a short circuit in one of the houses.
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As the houses were mostly built with bamboo and wood, the fire quickly spread to other dwellings in the area.
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Locals sprang into action and were able to douse the fire before it could spread further.
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Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported in the incident.
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The fire has displaced several families who have lost their homes and belongings.
The fire department is assessing the exact cause of the fire.