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Public averts fire at Tangla

The local public quickly extinguished a small fire at about 11:20 a.m. on Thursday  behind Smart Kitchen store, Old SBI Branch  Complex in Tangla. The fire was reported in the electricity meter box. The local public thronged into action and doused the fire. This correspondent was present at the time of the incident and contacted the fire brigade office following which team of firefighters rushed the spot and took stock of the situation. Timely action and  of the public averted a major incident. No injuries have been reported.

 

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