Assam: Fire at gas agency in Bokajan, no casualties reported
Sep 23, 2024
Karbi Anglong (Assam) [India], September 23 : A fire broke out at a gas agency in the Bokajan area of Assam's Karbi Anglong district late Sunday night, police said.
The police said that no casualties have been reported so far in the incident.
Properties worth several lakhs were gutted in the fire, they added.
Visuals from the site showed thick black smoke rising from the building.
The fire brigade reached the spot upon receiving information and extinguished the fire.
According to the police, the cause of the fire is suspected to be a short circuit but it is yet to be confirmed.
Further details are awaited.