Guwahati, 23rd April: A massive fire broke out at a garment business establishment situated in Fancy Bazaar, Assam, specifically at Silkalay on Kamarpatti along Dr. J C Das Road. The inferno prompted a swift response from emergency services, given concerns of extensive damage.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire may have been ignited by a short circuit, underscoring the potential hazards posed by electrical malfunctions in commercial settings. Despite the rapid escalation, the timely intervention of two fire tenders proved pivotal in containing and extinguishing the flames, preventing further devastation.
The toll on the business is substantial, with goods worth lakhs of rupees suspected to have been consumed by the fire. The proximity of several textile business establishments to the epicenter heightened concerns, highlighting the crucial role of the fire brigade in curtailing the blaze’s spread.
While the immediate threat has subsided, the aftermath casts a pall over the affected businesses as they grapple with the fallout and assess the extent of the damage. Tension pervades the area, reflecting the anxieties and uncertainties arising from the sudden fire outbreak.
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