House gutted in fire at Tera
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 21 2023:
A 'kacha' house belonging to one Namoijam Surjit (46) s/o (L) Tondonbi of Tera Soyam Leirak under Lamphel PS was completely destroyed in a fire on Thursday afternoon.
According to a report from Imphal Fire Service, on receiving news of a fire outbreak around 3.06 pm Thursday, one fire tender and Bolero Pump rushed to the location where the locals were seen trying to extinguish the fire with water.
With concerted efforts, the fire was finally put out at around 4.10 pm.
The blaze not only damaged major parts of the house but also destroyed most of the household items.
Although the cause of the fire is unknown, it is suspected to have been caused by electric short circuit.