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Fire in Pathsala market

By Sasanka Talukdar |

A major fire engulfed a portion of 'Uttarpati' market, the main commercial hub at Pathsala on Thursday morning at around 2 am. The fire engulfed shops, godowns and houses. In the congested markets with garments, house hold, goods, pharmacy, shoe shop and other essential items. Over six fire tenders were brought from different places of Barpeta district- Sarthebari, Tihu, Bhagmara, Barpeta road and Pathsala too. Local claims that, may be fire cause due to Short circuit. 

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