Fire Breaks Out in Silchar’s Cotton Warehouse on Diwali

A fire broke out in a cotton warehouse on Bhuiya Lane, Janiganj, Silchar, on Diwali evening, likely caused by a stray firecracker. The blaze spread quickly due to the area’s narrow, congested lanes and highly flammable materials. Several fire engines were deployed to control the situation. No casualty reports have been confirmed yet, and authorities are assessing the damage.