Massive Fire from Cylinder Blast Destroys House in Maligaon, Guwahati
GUWAHATI: A significant fire erupted and destroyed a residence near Shani Mandir in Guwahati’s Maligaon area on Monday, August 19. Locals reported extensive damage to the house, which was swiftly engulfed by flames due to a cylinder explosion.
An eyewitness informed GPlus that the fire was initiated by a ruptured gas cylinder within the household. "It was a cylinder blast," the source confirmed, highlighting the intensity and rapid spread of the blaze.
Prompt action was taken as fire tenders arrived at the scene and successfully extinguished the flames. An official from the Fire and Emergency department further corroborated the initial accounts, stating, "The fire started with a cylinder blast, and the house was a pucca structure," emphasizing the solid construction of the now-gutted building.
Residents and onlookers are awaiting further information on the incident as authorities continue their investigation into the cause and impact of the explosion.
For additional context, the devastating fire occurred within close proximity to ongoing preparations for local festivities, including a planned installation of a 65-foot Krishna statue for the Guwahati Durga Puja Pandal.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
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