Meghalaya

Guwahati:  A massive fire broke out in a building at Police Bazar in Shillong, Meghalaya on Saturday.

According to reports, the fire broke out in a building near Payal Cinema at Thana Road in Police Bazar at around 1:20 pm.

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According to eyewitnesses, the fire started due to an electrical error. However, the exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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Fire tenders were rushed to the place but it allegedly took nearly 40 minutes for them to reach.

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The situation is now being handled by emergency and rescue teams.

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Smoke and flames of the fire could be seen from kilometres away.

They further said that there were no reports of anyone being injured in the incident.