Fire at Cheirao Ching
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 13 2023:
Panic gripped people at Cheirao Ching amid the "Athoubasing gi Numit" observance for a short while after a fire broke out in the vicinity.
The fire broke out at around 12.30 pm some distance from the memorial site where Athoubasing gi Numit was being observed.
The fire quickly spread due to strong wind, however, with luck and quick action of the police personnel and Red Cross Society managed to control most of the fire.
At the time when the fire was spreading, a vehicle bringing water was in the vicinity.
Police personnel on duty and members of the Red Cross Society used the water from the vehicle to control the fire while the Fire Service was alerted.
A fire tender responded quickly and put out the fire completely.
Meanwhile, the source of the fire is not known yet but it is suspected that it may have been caused by careless disposal of burning cigarettes.