Dibrugarh (Assam), 24 October (HS): A massive fire broke out in the residential area of Tiloi Jan Tea Factory at Jaipur in Assam’s Naharkatia, reducing nine residential quarters to ashes and destroying property worth several lakhs of rupees.

According to preliminary information, the fire spread rapidly through the residential area, engulfing the quarters and leaving little time to save the buildings. The flames caused extensive damage to the residential premises and household belongings.

Firefighters, assisted by local residents, launched a prompt operation to bring the blaze under control. Their coordinated efforts eventually helped extinguish the fire and prevent further damage.

The incident caused significant losses to the affected residents, with all nine quarters reportedly gutted in the blaze. Further details regarding the cause of the fire and the total extent of the damage are awaited.------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash