Massive Fire Engulfs Lubricant Warehouse in Nagaon, Assam
Fire Incident in Nagaon District
Ten fire tenders were deployed to tackle the blaze, with firefighters focusing on preventing it from spreading to nearby warehouses.
Nagaon, October 16: A significant fire erupted at a lubricant storage facility in Islampatty, located in Assam's Nagaon district, during the early hours of Friday. Initial assessments indicate that the damage could exceed Rs 12 crore.
While the full extent of the destruction is still being evaluated, there have been no reports of injuries or fatalities.
To combat the fire, ten fire engines were dispatched, with firefighters concentrating on preventing the flames from reaching adjacent warehouses.
Debasish Sharma, the newly elected MP for Nagaon, visited the scene to evaluate the situation. In a statement to the press, he acknowledged the significant losses but noted that the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
“Initial estimates indicate that losses could surpass Rs 12 crore, but a thorough assessment is necessary. We also need to determine the fire's origin. Firefighters are actively working to control the situation, and our primary goal is to stop the fire from spreading. We are bringing in more fire tenders. The situation is improving, but the fire is not fully extinguished yet. Thankfully, there have been no casualties,” Sharma stated.
A police representative mentioned that they received initial reports of the fire around 8:45 AM, prompting the deployment of firefighting units.
“According to our preliminary information, a fire started at a lubricating oil warehouse in Islampatty around 8:45 AM. Currently, ten fire tenders are on-site to manage the situation. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries. Our immediate focus is on containing the fire and preventing it from spreading to nearby warehouses,” the official explained.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.