A massive fire broke out at Solapara area nearPaltanabazar in Guwahati on Thursday.

The fire gutted a number of houses and godowns in thearea. According to reports, the fire caused LPG cylinders to blast thattriggered the fire.

The exact reason behind the fire is yet to beascertained. No casualties were reported so far.

Several fire tenders rushed to the spot immediately afterthe incident was reported.