Cylinder Blast Triggers Fire at 3rd Mile Upper Shillong; No Casualties Reported

Shillong: A fire broke out at a garage located at 3rd Mile near SBI Bank on Tuesday evening around 8:30 pm, causing panic in the area.
According to initial reports, the fire was triggered by the explosion of a welding cylinder, which quickly spread to a nearby tea shop.
Fire and Emergency Services rushed to the spot and successfully brought the blaze under control, preventing further damage.
Authorities confirmed that no human casualties have been reported in the incident.
The extent of property damage is yet to be assessed, and officials are currently evaluating the total loss caused by the fire.
Further investigation into the incident is underway.