A significant fire erupted at the Series Colony area in Kohima on Monday, causing damage to multiple commercial establishments. Fortunately, the incident did not result in any loss of life or serious injuries, as confirmed by an official release from the Assam Rifles.
Swift Response by Assam Rifles and Local Teams
Upon receiving the alert about the blaze, the Assam Rifles acted with urgency. They promptly deployed a water bowser to the site along with a sufficient team of personnel. The Assam Rifles team worked in close tandem with the local fire services and the civil administration, forming a coordinated effort to combat the flames.
The timely arrival of water resources and effective manpower proved crucial. This combined effort allowed the firefighters to bring the raging fire under control quickly. Their swift action successfully prevented the flames from spreading to adjacent residential houses and other nearby buildings, averting a potentially larger disaster.
Evacuation and Safety Measures
As a precautionary step to ensure public safety, shop owners from the affected establishments and residents living close to the area were safely evacuated. The authorities also secured the perimeter to facilitate the smooth movement of emergency vehicles and to keep onlookers at a safe distance.
The exact cause behind the outbreak of the fire remains unknown at this time and is subject to further investigation by the concerned officials. The incident has highlighted the risks faced by commercial hubs and the importance of rapid emergency response mechanisms.
This report is based on information from the Assam Rifles release, as conveyed by Bhadra Gogoi, a journalist based in Dimapur with extensive experience covering Nagaland's events.
