GUWAHATI: A major fire broke out in the Bikrampur area of Japorigog in Guwahati on Sunday evening, June 14, following a suspected LPG cylinder explosion, leaving four houses gutted and the homeowner injured.
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According to local residents, the incident occurred at around 4:30 PM when a loud explosion was heard in the neighbourhood. The blast was followed by a rapidly spreading fire that engulfed an entire residential compound comprising four houses.
Residents alleged that two LPG cylinders may have exploded during the incident, intensifying the blaze. Amid the chaos, the owner of the house sustained burn injuries to her hand while attempting to respond to the emergency.
Fire and emergency services rushed to the spot, deploying four fire tenders to contain the flames. Firefighters worked tirelessly to bring the situation under control and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby structures.
Although the full extent of the losses is yet to be officially assessed, locals indicate that all four houses within the compound were completely destroyed in the fire.
Officials from Dispur Police confirmed to GPlus that personnel are present at the site and that an investigation is underway. Authorities have not yet determined the exact cause of the fire, and a detailed assessment of the damage is expected once the inquiry is completed.