YINGKIONG, Apr 21: In a devastating fire incident, more than 30 shops including dwelling houses turned to ashes in the daily market area of Yingkiong , Upper Siang on Thursday.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Opir Paron informed that the fire broke out in the afternoon hours and was later brought under control by 6pm. He said that more than 33 houses including shops were completely gutted and the numbers may rise as the assessment still going on . There are no reports of casualties and the reason behind the fire is yet to be ascertained, informed Paron.
Meanwhile, the Yingkiong Market Welfare Committee (YMWC) Secretary Taram Libang said that many shops suffered heavy damages but no casualties were reported as occupants and customers at the shops came out of the premises as soon as the fire started.
He said the fire tenders could not reach in time but with the combined effort of GREF, BRO, Army personnel and the public, the fire was doused.
Meanwhile, local MLA cum Minister Health & Family Welfare- Alo Libang also rushed to the spot to review the situation