A fire broke out in Naya Para area of Goalpara town on Monday, October 5 night, damaging several makeshift houses and prompting the deployment of three fire tenders to bring the blaze under control.
According to preliminary information, the fire spread rapidly through a cluster of huts in the area, triggering panic among local residents. Several LPG cylinders stored inside the houses reportedly exploded one after another during the incident, intensifying the blaze.
Fire and Emergency Services personnel were alerted soon after the fire was noticed. Three fire tenders reached the spot and, with assistance from local residents, personnel worked to contain the flames and eventually brought the fire under control.
The cause of the fire has not yet been ascertained. Officials are also yet to determine the extent of damage caused by the incident. Further details are awaited.