Udharbond: Late-Night Blaze Guts Furniture Shop, 7 Fire Tenders Rushed

A massive fire broke out at a furniture and gift items shop at Gosainpur Part II, around Four-and-a-Half Mile in Udharbond, Cachar, at around 11:30 pm on Thursday, 5 November. The fire completely gutted the shop along with its furniture, gift items and a brand-new motorcycle kept inside, causing losses estimated at several lakhs of rupees.

According to a local resident, the fire was reportedly triggered by an electrical short circuit. The flames quickly spread through the shop, reducing the goods inside to ashes. Visuals from the scene show towering flames and thick fire emerging from the establishment.

Following the incident, fire and emergency services personnel rushed to the spot along with Udharbond Police. Seven fire tenders were deployed to bring the blaze under control. After nearly two hours of firefighting operations, the fire was finally brought under control.

The incident could have led to a much bigger disaster as several residential houses are located close to the affected shop. However, the timely intervention of the firefighters prevented the flames from spreading to the neighbouring houses.

No official estimate of the damage has been confirmed so far. The incident triggered panic in the locality, with the massive flames raising concerns among residents.