A fire broke out in Shingimari village in Assam's Morigaon district during Diwali celebrations after remnants of firecrackers reportedly landed on a pile of jute stalks stored along the roadside, triggering a blaze.
According to reports, the incident occurred when remnants of firecrackers burst by unidentified persons fell on a large heap of jute stalks belonging to a local resident, identified as Munindra Biswas. The fire quickly spread, with flames reportedly reaching nearly 50 feet.
The blaze subsequently spread to a nearby heap of paddy straw, raising concerns among residents about the possibility of damage to adjoining houses and properties.
Following the incident, locals alerted the Morigaon Fire and Emergency Services. Personnel from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), with assistance from local residents, launched an operation to bring the fire under control.
The timely intervention prevented the flames from spreading to nearby residential houses and other properties. No further details regarding casualties or the extent of property damage were immediately available.