In a distressing incident today at Singjamei Chingamakha Liwa Lambi around 11:10 am, two wooden houses were ravaged by a fire, amplifying the crisis as two individuals were injured in a subsequent gas cylinder explosion while attempting to combat the blaze.
The properties in question were owned by Oinam Boby (50), son of Late Ningthemjao, and his younger brother Oinam Manoranjan. The fire originated from a gas cylinder explosion, and the situation intensified as another gas cylinder detonated during the firefighting efforts.
The individuals who sustained injuries in the gas cylinder explosion were identified as Waikhom Pritam and Oinam Sanjoy, both residents of the locality. Emergency services, including fire tenders, were deployed to bring the fire under control, successfully suppressing the flames by evening.
As the aftermath unfolds, the extent of the damages incurred in this unfortunate incident is yet to be precisely quantified. A comprehensive assessment of the losses was hindered at the time of compiling this report. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story, as authorities work to ascertain the full scope of the situation and initiate necessary measures for recovery and support.
