SHILLONG: A major fire broke out at a godown used to store event rental equipment in Demseiñiong, opposite to the NEEPCO office, at around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The blaze disrupted traffic on the road to Nongmensong.
According to information gathered at the scene, the godown belongs to Citimai Syiem, wife of a man known as Push, who reportedly owns an event and party decoration service called Push Decorators. The facility was used to store chairs, tarpaulins, plywood and other equipment rented out for functions and gatherings.
Fire and Emergency Services personnel and police rushed to the spot to contain the blaze. East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem was also at the scene to assess the situation.
Speaking to reporters, Magistrate T. Marweiñ, MCS, said there had been no reports of deaths or injuries at the godown or in neighbouring homes at the time. He said fire engines had been deployed and more were being brought in to contain the blaze. Gas cylinders were also removed from nearby homes, and the electricity department cut power to the area.
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R. Syiem, son of Push Decorator, said he had received no reports of injuries. The cause of the fire remained unknown at the time of publication, and authorities had yet to release an estimate of the damage.
