A massive fire broke out at Dangtal market in Assam’s Chirang district on Sunday night, September 27, gutting more than 15 commercial establishments and causing substantial property damage.
Most of the affected shops were garment stores. A cooking gas cylinder also exploded during the blaze, intensifying the fire.
Fire tenders from Chirang and neighbouring Bongaigaon were rushed to the spot after authorities received information about the incident. Firefighters brought the blaze under control and prevented it from spreading further.
The damage was suspected to be worth several lakh rupees, although no official assessment of the losses had been released.
The exact cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained. However, preliminary information suggested that a short circuit may have triggered the blaze.
Further details regarding the incident and the extent of the damage were awaited.
