Assam: House gutted in fire at Cachar's Jalalpur, household belongings reduced to ashes

A house was completely gutted in a fire at Biswambharpur in the Jalalpur area of West Katigorah in Assam's Cachar district on Monday morning, leaving all household belongings in ashes.

The house belonged to a woman identified as Asharani Das. The fire reportedly broke out around 10 am and quickly engulfed the structure, destroying furniture and other essential household items.

The cause of the fire remains unclear.

On receiving information, firefighters rushed to the spot. However, local residents managed to bring the blaze under control before the fire service team arrived.

The incident caused extensive property damage, but no casualties have been reported so far.