Assam: Major Fire Engulfs Residence in Bongaigaon District

BONGAIGAON: On Wednesday, a major fire incident sent shockwaves through Kasaripeti, block no III, situated under the jurisdiction of Barghola police station in Bongaigaon district, Assam.

Reports suggest that the fire initially erupted at the home of Khusbor Ali, where it is suspected that an electrical short circuit may have ignited the blaze. The fire started in the kitchen area and quickly spread to other sections of the house.

The inferno resulted in significant losses, estimated in lakhs of rupees, as valuable property was consumed by the flames. Fortunately, the swift response of the local residents helped prevent even more extensive damage.

Efforts to seek assistance included informing the local fire brigade, but their response was delayed due to the challenging road conditions leading to the incident site. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for accessible and prompt firefighting services, especially in remote areas, to prevent such devastating occurrences.

Meanwhile, in a distressing incident on a Wednesday afternoon, a fire broke out in two coaches of the Patalkot Express train, resulting in injuries to at least two passengers. The incident occurred in the Agra district of Uttar Pradesh as the train was en route from Firozpur Cantonment in Punjab to Seoni in Madhya Pradesh. The blaze engulfed the third and fourth coaches of the train, situated near the engine, at approximately 3:45 PM. Also Read - Judges have to follow discipline, taking up cases not specifically assigned by CJI is ‘gross impropriety’: SC The Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) from the Agra Police Commissionerate, Sonam Kumar, confirmed that two passengers sustained injuries in the fire and were promptly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Responding to the emergency, five fire tenders and a forensic team swiftly reached the scene to tackle the situation.

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