Fire guts several rented rooms in North AOC
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 20 2023:
Several rented rooms in North AOC under the jurisdiction of Imphal PS were gutted by a devastating fire that broke out around 12.30 pm Thursday.
According to reports culled from the spot, the rented rooms were located on the upper floor of a two-storey building, while the lower floor was used as a shop.
The fire broke out from one of the rooms and spread to the adjoining rooms after a gas cylinder exploded.
Fortunately, all of the tenants were not in their rooms at the time, thereby preventing any loss of life.
On receiving news of the fire, a team of Manipur Fire Service Department promptly arrived and used six fire tenders to put out the fire.
The team finally managed to extinguish the flames after half-an-hour.
In all, six rooms have been gutted and household properties destroyed.
As per a police report, the plot where the fire broke out belongs to one Dr Ajmir.
Of the six rooms, three are rented by hotel staff, two by one Pukhrimayum Serajuddin of Kwakta Ward No.2 and one room by Amita Chesam of Keirak Dam.
The fire reportedly began from Amita's room.
Other than those suffering minor injuries due to staying in close proximity to the fire, no serious injuries were reported.