Major Fire Breaks Out Near Manipur Secretariat, Close to Chief Minister’s House Imphal, Manipur: A major fire erupted in the vicinity of the Manipur Secretariat on Friday, sending thick plumes of smoke into the air and causing panic among residents and officials. The fire broke out near the office of the Chief Minister, N. Biren Singh, but was quickly brought under control by firefighters. According to initial reports, the fire started in a scrap yard located behind the Secretariat building at around 1 pm. Strong winds spread the flames rapidly, causing them to spread to nearby structures. Emergency services, including fire tenders and police personnel, rushed to the scene and evacuated nearby buildings as a precautionary measure. The Chief Minister’s office was not directly affected by the fire, but thick smoke entered the building, forcing officials to relocate to a safer area. “The fire was very intense, and the smoke was billowing high into the sky. We were all very worried, especially since it was so close to the Chief Minister’s house,” said a local resident who witnessed the incident. Firefighters worked for several hours to extinguish the blaze. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and an investigation is currently underway. There were no reports of injuries or casualties as a result of the fire. However, the incident has caused significant damage to property in the area. The Chief Minister visited the site of the fire and expressed his relief that no one was hurt. He also thanked the firefighters and emergency services for their efforts in bringing the fire under control. “I am grateful to our firefighters and emergency services for their swift response. They acted quickly to contain the blaze and prevent any further damage,” Singh said.Major Fire Breaks Out Near Manipur’s Secretariat
Major Fire Breaks Out Near Manipur’s Secretariat A major fire broke out today in a building near the Secretariat complex, the high-security seat of Manipur’s government in Imphal. The affected building is located just meters away from Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s official residence. Four fire engines responded promptly and extinguished the blaze this evening. Investigations into the fire’s cause are underway. Notably, the burning building is part of the same complex housing the headquarters of Kuki Inpi, a civil society organization representing the Kuki tribes. This group has backed the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum’s (ITLF) call for a “separate administration” within Manipur. This incident follows a week of renewed violence in Manipur’s Jiribam district, bordering Assam. Clashes erupted between the valley-dominant Meitei community and the hill-dominant Hmar tribes.
Major Fire Near Manipur Secretariat, Close to Chief Minister’s House Imphal, December 20, 2022: A major fire broke out near the Manipur Secretariat on Tuesday evening, sending thick black smoke into the sky and causing panic among the locals. The fire was reported to have started at around 6:30 PM in a parking lot adjacent to the Secretariat. Firefighters rushed to the scene and managed to control the blaze within an hour. No injuries or casualties were reported, but several vehicles parked in the lot were damaged. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. However, initial reports suggest that an electrical fault may have sparked the blaze. The fire came dangerously close to the Chief Minister’s official residence, which is located within the Secretariat complex. The Chief Minister and his family were reportedly evacuated from the premises as a precautionary measure. The fire has raised concerns about the safety of the Secretariat and other important government buildings in the area. Officials have ordered a thorough inspection of all electrical installations and fire safety measures within the complex. The fire also caused disruptions to traffic in the area, as several roads were closed to accommodate the firefighting operations. Authorities have advised motorists to avoid the area until further notice.
