Fire destroys godowns and scrap shop in Dimapur

A resident struggles to douse the fire.

• DIMAPUR — A fire that broke out at MST Chakhesang colony in Dimapur on Monday evening razed three godowns and a scrap shop.
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• Officer-in-charge of Central Fire Station, Baushong Phom, informed that they had received a distress call at around 6.30 pm and immediately dispatched four fire tenders.
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• He informed that the operation was joined by one more fire tender from Chümoukedima and two from the West Fire Station.

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• Phom stated that it took around two hours to bring the fire under control, and the fire tenders also had to be refilled during the operation. The affected godowns included National Road Carrier (NRC) Godown, Online Logistic Godown, a furniture storage facility, and a scrap shop.
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• Due to persistent flames beneath the debris, a bulldozer was brought in to completely douse the fire.
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• The cause of the fire and the estimated loss of property were yet to be determined; no casualties have been reported.