GUWAHATI: A roadside eatery near the Dibrugarh Judicial Court in Assam was completely gutted in a fire on Sunday, October 25, with a cooking gas cylinder explosion reportedly intensifying the blaze. No injuries were reported.
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According to reports, the fire spread rapidly through the establishment, destroying its contents before they could be salvaged. Several fire tenders rushed to the spot after receiving information about the incident and initiated firefighting operations.
The situation turned more dangerous after a cooking gas cylinder inside the eatery reportedly exploded, intensifying the flames and accelerating the destruction.
Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control before it could spread to neighbouring structures. Their timely intervention prevented the fire from reaching the adjoining judicial court complex, which remained unaffected.
Reportedly, the eatery was completely gutted, with all items inside reduced to ashes. No casualties or injuries have been reported so far.
The exact cause of the fire and the extent of the financial losses are yet to be ascertained. Authorities are yet to issue further details regarding the incident.
