Guwahati

14 shops gutted in fire in Pandu Market, Guwahati

Goods worth rupee crores were gutted in the fire.

Sentinel Digital Desk

Guwahati: In a tragic incident, a massive fire broke out in the Pandu market area in Guwahati. The incident took place on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday.

Fire brigades from various fire stations of the city struggled for more than an hour to douse the fire. Around 15 firefighters were on the site to control the fire. However, the fire was completely doused only on Sunday morning.

Goods worth rupee crores were destroyed in the fire. No casualty or injury has been reported yet. Of the 14 shops that were gutted in fire, nine were completely destroyed.

Police suspect short circuit to be the reason behind the fire. However, it is not confirmed yet.

In the meantime, the fire authorities are carrying out a loss assessment.