Guwahati: Fire Breaks Out At Paan Shop In Noonmati

A fire broke out at a small store on the roadside on Thursday night at Noonmati in Guwahati in Assam.

The fire broke out at a small paan shop situated on the roadside in Noonmati, duirng which the shop was completely gutted.

Videos of the incident show flames engulfing the small roadside store.

Duirng the fire flames also spread to a nearby electricity pole and the wires above caught fire.

The fire was brought under control with the help of locals and after fire fighters from the city’s fire department reached the spot.

Meanwhile, witnesses informed that the fire reportedly broke out from burning cigarettes that were littered outside the shop.

A police team from the Noonmati Police Station rushed to the spot and informed the fire department.

A police official said, "The fire broke out at paan shop situated opposite the Vandana Cinema Hall, near a Durga Mandir in Noonmati. Our team rushed to the spot immediately and informed the fire department."

"The fire was brought under control with the help of several fire tenders. The fire was probably caused from cigarette butts that were not completely put out. The paan shop where the fire broke out was completely gutted," he added.

The officer further said, "The fire spread to a nearby electricity pole and the electrical wires above also caught fire. But due to the quick action of the fire department, the fire was brought under control before it caused major damages."