[ Karda Natam ]
DAPORIJO, Dec 23: A fire that broke out at Sigin Colony (Part-II) here in Upper Subansiri district on Friday burnt a house down to ashes.
Fire tenders managed to reach the accident spot on time and doused the flames, preventing them from spreading to other houses in the densely populated colony.
No causality has been reported, but property comprising valuable local ornaments and other household items were gutted.
The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. However, residents presume that an electric short-circuit could be the reason.
The district relief and rehabilitation team assessed the situation and is in the process of providing immediate relief to the victims.