Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 02:
A fire mishap that broke out in a farm near Nungba Bazar at about 5 pm yesterday was put off by the joint efforts of the personnel of 27th Bn CRPF, 165 Territorial Army and the local villagers before it engulfed the dwelling places of Nungba Bazar and adjoining areas.
According to Nungba SDO Praveen, the fire was started by some villagers to clear fields for jhum cultivation.
However, the fire soon engulfed the surrounding fields and spread towards Nungba Bazar.
However, the joint efforts of the CRPF and TA personnel and the local villagers succeeded in controlling the raging fire.
The wild fire was finally put out at about 11 pm.
Some four/ five individuals who joined in fighting the fire sustained injuries, informed the SDO.