Fire near Sangai venue
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 22 2022:
A fire broke out near Hapta Kangjeibung Sangai Festival venue disrupting the festivities for sometime late evening today.
The fire broke out at around 7.30 pm after a transformer installed near Shree Shree Govindaji Temple gate exploded, suspectedly caused by a short circuit.
However, it did not cause major damage as security personnel near the venue jumped to action using fire extinguishers to put out the fire.
Manipur fire service vehicles also rushed to the spot and put out smoke caused by the short circuit.
Reportedly, the transformer provides the power needed for the stalls at the Hapta Kangjeibung venue of the Manipur Sangai festival.
The incident caused inconveniences to the people near the venue and those visiting the festival for some time.