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Guwahati, July 9: In a tragic incident, a massive fire gutted down at least five shops in Rupohihat area of Nagaon district in Assam on the wee hours of Sunday.
Reportedly, the inferno is suspected to have originated from an electrical transformer malfunction.
Meanwhile, fire tenders reached the spot and dosed the burning inferno after battling for some time.
Despite the efforts, the shops were reduced to ashes and properties worth around Rs 20 lakh were destroyed.
Local authorities and emergency services swiftly responded to the scene, working diligently to control the fire and prevent further damage.