Shillong, November 10 : A major fire broke out at a godown storing event rental equipment in Demseiñiong, opposite the NEEPCO office, at around 2:30 pm on Tuesday, disrupting traffic along the road leading to Nongmensong.

The godown reportedly belongs to Citimai Syiem, wife of a man popularly known as Push Decorator. It was used to store chairs, tarpaulins, plywood and other equipment rented out for functions and gatherings.

Fire and Emergency Services personnel, along with police, rushed to the spot to contain the blaze. East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem was also present at the scene to assess the situation.

Speaking to reporters, Magistrate T. Marweiñ, MCS, said there were no reports of deaths or injuries at the godown or in neighbouring houses at the time. He said several fire engines had been deployed, with additional vehicles being brought in to help control the blaze.

As a precautionary measure, gas cylinders were removed from nearby houses, while the electricity department disconnected power supply to the affected area.

R. Syiem, son of Push Decorator, also said he had received no reports of injuries. He expressed relief that no one had been caught in the fire.

The cause of the fire remained unknown, while authorities had yet to assess the extent of the damage.