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Guwahati Mall Fire Largely Under Control After Massive Response, SBI Office Among Worst Hit

Cooling continues with NDRF support, with a detailed probe pending once the unsafe structure is secured.

Guwahati inferno remains uncontrolled for over 33 hrs; multiple agencies called in
Officials from the fire department said it is too early to determine the cause of the fire. (Representational image)
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Overview

  • Fire broke out before dawn on Dec. 10 at Sohum Emporia/Swagata Square on GS Road, sweeping through multiple floors of the commercial complex.
  • Roughly 25 fire engines were deployed, including 22 from Assam Fire & Emergency Services and units from the Narengi Refinery and the Air Force, with Army support reported.
  • Crews battled the blaze for hours and shifted to cooling operations, with officials reporting lingering heat and smoke pockets inside the building.
  • No civilian casualties were reported, and authorities said one firefighter sustained a minor injury during the operation.
  • SBI’s Northeast regional/zonal office on the second floor suffered heavy damage, with staff fearing loss of cash, lockers, and crucial loan and operational files.