SHILLONG, Jan 27: A building and a shop were gutted in a massive fire at Jhalupara locality on Monday afternoon. According to preliminary reports, the blaze which occurred at around 3:30 pm gutted a building that also housed a shop. The property belongs to Sharda Pradhan.
While the exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined, authorities have launched an inquiry.
Four fire tenders were deployed to contain the fire, and their swift action prevented the flames from spreading to nearby houses.
There was no report of any casualty in the fire.
Incidents of fire are quite common in Shillong during the dry season.
Follow us
Stay connected with us on our social media platforms for latest news, updates and promotions.
About Us
The Shillong Times first appeared as a tabloid weekly on 10th August 1945 under the editorship of Late Sudhindra Bhusan Chaudhuri. In 1958 it was converted to a Daily. Owing to financial constraints, within six months it reverted back to a weekly.
Latest news
Popular news
© 2025 The Shillong Times. All Rights Reserved | Crafted with IndoAge