Assam: Massive fire at Jorhat's Chowk Bazaar, over 100 shops gutted
Jorhat (Assam), February 17: A massive fire broke out at Jorhat Chowk Bazaar in Assam's Jorhat late on Thursday evening, officials said. More than 100 shops were gutted in the fire, they added.
According to fire officials, a cloth shop near the market's main gate caught fire due to a suspected short circuit. Following the information, approximately 20 fire tenders arrived on the scene and began the operation. An official stated that efforts are being made to put out the fire.
Mohan Lal Meena, Superintendent of Police in Jorhat district, said that no human fatalities were reported in the incident.
"As of now we can't say about the damage figure, but more than 100 shops have been damaged because that area is a commercial area. Fire tenders have rushed to the area. Now the situation is under control. We suspect that the fire broke out due to a short circuit," Mohan Lal Meena stated.
Further details are awaited.
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- ANI
