Fire destroys four to five shops at Shivasthan Bazar in Assam’s Samaguri

A major fire broke out at Shivasthan Bazar in Assam’s Samaguri, destroying four to five shops and causing property losses worth several lakh rupees.

According to local residents, the fire is suspected to have been triggered by an electrical short circuit. The blaze quickly spread, gutting the shops and destroying goods and other property.

A team from the Fire and Emergency Services reached the spot and brought the fire under control.

The exact extent of the damage is yet to be assessed.