Guwahati: Massive fire at Sohum Emporia on GS Road; no casualties

A fire broke out at the 'Sohum Emporia' shopping complex on GS Road in Guwahati. Firefighters and the NDRF are at the scene. The blaze is now under control, and no casualties have been reported, though an SBI branch was affected.

A fire broke out at the 'Sohum Emporia' shopping complex on GS Road in Guwahati, with firefighters working to bring the situation under control. The NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) team was also engaged to douse the flames. Kaustav Talukdar, an officer of the Kamrup (Metro) District Disaster Management, told ANI that firefighters are still involved in the operation and there are no reports of any casualties.

Fire under control, cooling process underway

Speaking to ANI, Talukdar said, "The fire is now under a bit of control. Only smoke is coming out; there is no longer any fire, but the heat remains. So, the cooling process is underway. That is why they are spraying water on the building; it will take a little time. So far, we cannot confirm the extent of the damage, though the Soham Emporia godown on the second floor and the SBI have been affected. No casualties have been reported. We cannot tell the cause of the fire. Only after dousing the fire can we tell."

Blaze engulfed five floors

According to the district administration, the blaze, which reportedly started between 1:30 am on Tuesday, immediately engulfed five floors of the commercial building, including a retail store and an SBI office branch.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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