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Guwahati Mall–SBI Complex Fire Brought Under Control After 40 Hours

Authorities now shift to damage assessment with a formal probe pending.

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

  • The blaze began around 12:30 am at the Swagata Square complex housing Sohum Emporia and multiple SBI offices on GS Road.
  • Fire officials said it started in a second-floor mall godown stocked with inflammable materials, creating intense heat and heavy smoke.
  • More than two dozen engines and support from the Indian Air Force, Army, and refinery units fought the flames, and NDRF teams have now been released as cooling and monitoring continue.
  • No fatalities were reported, and one firefighter suffered a minor injury treated at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.
  • Damage to SBI premises remains under evaluation, with officials reporting key papers intact in a documentation section during an initial check as questions over safety compliance and rear access face scrutiny.