Three shops and a residential house were gutted in a fire suspected to have been caused by an electrical short circuit at Kumbi Bazar, near Thongkhong Khuga, under Kumbi Police Station, yesterday evening.
The fire reportedly broke out at around 6.15 pm, rapidly spreading to the adjoining shops and house and causing extensive damage to property.
Local residents, members of KIYDO Kumbi, various local clubs, volunteers of the Indian Red Cross Society, Bishnupur District Branch, and personnel of Kumbi Police Station led by Officer-in-Charge L. Basanta rushed to the spot to contain the fire. Personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) and Army, along with fire service teams from Bishnupur and Moirang, also joined the firefighting operation.
The fire was brought under control at around 7.50 pm through coordinated efforts, preventing it from spreading further and causing additional damage.
The affected properties belonged to Nongmaithem (O) Ibemhal, daughter of late Thounaojam Gouranitai; Wahengbam Dhomba, son of W. Thamnou; and Heikham Sarju, wife of late Heikham Shyamba.
Following the incident, KIYDO Kumbi, the Officer-in-Charge of Kumbi Police Station, the Indian Red Cross Society, Bishnupur District Branch, social activists and Jaya Khangembam extended humanitarian assistance to the affected families. Relief materials, including blankets, bedsheets and financial assistance, were provided to help them cope with the loss.
