A fire broke out in a car on the Tarapur overbridge in Silchar on Thursday, causing panic in the area. Locals quickly alerted the fire department to bring the fire under control.
SILCHAR: A sudden fire erupted in a car on the Tarapur overbridge in Assam’s Silchar on Thursday, causing panic in the area. Locals quickly alerted the fire department, and both the fire brigade and Tarapur Outpost police rushed to the scene. They worked in tandem to bring the fire under control.
The cause of the fire remains unclear at the time of reporting. Residents reported that the car’s driver had abandoned the vehicle, leaving the windows shut. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Meanwhile, a sudden fire broke out at the Peter England showroom in Guwahati’s ABC area on Monday afternoon, causing panic in the city. The incident occurred around 2:30 pm at the commercial building near Playboy Beer Garden on GS Road.
Eyewitnesses suggested that the fire started due to a short circuit in the building’s wiring, which quickly spread and engulfed a significant portion of the showroom.
The fire brigade responded swiftly to the emergency call, and two fire brigade vehicles were dispatched to the scene. They worked quickly to control the flames, preventing major damage and ensuring there were no casualties. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported from the incident.
Thanks to the prompt response of the fire department, the damage was contained, and the situation was brought under control. However, the Peter England showroom has been temporarily closed for further assessment and repairs. Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire and take steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
