SHILLONG: A massive fire, suspected to have been triggered by a gas cylinder explosion, gutted the popular “My Cafe” near Gate-3 of the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) campus around 11:00 AM.
The blaze rapidly engulfed the entire café, causing property damage estimated at approximately ₹20 lakh.
Eyewitnesses and authorities reported that the fire spread quickly after the suspected blast ignited nearby combustible materials, leaving no time for intervention.
Despite the extensive destruction, no casualties or injuries were reported.
Firefighters responded swiftly, battling the flames and working to prevent secondary flare-ups.
The incident is under investigation, with fire officials working to confirm the cause of the blaze.
(4FrontMedia news)
