Guwahati: At least one person died and four others sustained injuries after a fire broke out at a cloth market at Fancy Bazar area in Assam’s Guwahati early on Friday, officials said.
The blaze erupted around 4:20 am at a commercial complex in the Fancy Bazar area of central Guwahati, Fire and Emergency Services Director Surendra Kumar said.
“We received the call at 4:21 am, and our teams reached the site immediately. A total of 16 fire tenders were deployed to douse the flames,” Kumar said.
He said the fire, which spread rapidly due to the presence of various types of cloth materials, has now been brought under control.
“It was a challenging operation. Our personnel have entered the basement and are clearing the area,” Kumar added.
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A senior Guwahati Police officer confirmed that one person, identified as Salman Qureshi, died in the incident.
Four others injured in the fire are being treated at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, the officer said.
