Guwahati, 09 November (H.S.): Several fire incidents were reported from different parts of Assam during Diwali celebrations on Sunday night, causing extensive damage to residential houses, warehouses and other properties. Two youths also sustained burn injuries while attempting to douse a fire in Tamulpur.

In Tamulpur's Tinipukhuri area, a fire broke out at the residence of one Swapan Das. A domestic LPG cylinder exploded during the incident, while a motorcycle was completely gutted. Two local youths, identified as Deepak Das and Azgar Ali, suffered burn injuries while trying to extinguish the flames. Both were admitted to a hospital. A short circuit is suspected to have triggered the fire. MLA Dharmeswar Roy visited the spot during the night, while four fire tenders were deployed to control the blaze.

In Silchar's Rangpur area, a fire broke out at a rented warehouse belonging to businessman Suman Dhar. Fireworks sparks are suspected to have caused the blaze.

A major fire was also reported from Juria on Diwali night, though details of the damage were not immediately available.

In the Khetri's Noagaon area, a residential house was completely gutted in a fire that broke out when no one was present inside. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

Similarly, a house belonging to one Sishir De was completely destroyed in a fire at Sarupathar. Firefighters rushed to the spot, but the cause of the blaze was yet to be ascertained.

In Majuli's Naya Bazar, seven rented houses belonging to Ganesh De were gutted in a fire. Firefighters, assisted by local residents, managed to bring the blaze under control.------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash