Meghalaya: Massive fire breaks out at godown in Shillong's Demseiñiong, fire services rush to spot

A massive fire broke out at a godown in Demseiñiong, opposite the NEEPCO office in Shillong, on Tuesday, November 10 afternoon, triggering an emergency response from fire and emergency services personnel.

The blaze reportedly erupted at around 2.30 pm at the godown, which is suspected to be used for storing tent-house and event-rental equipment, including materials used for weddings and other social functions. However, the identity of the godown and the exact nature of the materials stored inside have not yet been officially confirmed.

Fire and emergency services personnel rushed to the spot and launched an operation to contain the blaze. East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem also reached the site to assess the situation and oversee the response.

The cause of the fire remains unknown. There is no official confirmation yet regarding the extent of the damage or whether anyone was injured or killed in the incident.

Authorities are yet to issue a detailed statement on the incident.