A massive fire that broke out at a commercial complex in Guwahati remained untamed for over 38 hours even as more than two dozen fire tenders have been struggling to douse the blaze, officials said on Thursday (December 11).

The fire broke out at Swagota Square Complex in ABC Point around 12.30 am on Wednesday (December 10). The multi-storey building houses SBI's zonal office, commercial branch, and the premium banking branch, and a shopping mall, “Sohum Emporia”.

More than 25 fire tenders

More than 25 fire tenders have been struggling for over 38 hours. Water tenders from the Indian Air Force, Indian Army, and Guwahati Refinery also joined the efforts to douse the blaze, while NDRF was called in to assist with their high-tech smoke reduction machine.

Apart from Guwahati, fire tenders

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