A fire broke out in the early hours of Saturday, March 15, destroying three semi-RCC buildings and partially damaging another in Mokokchung. Property worth an estimated ₹1.51 crore was lost in the blaze.

According to Officer-in-Charge of the Fire Department, Mokokchung, Keleseho Tsükrü, the fire call was received at 3:18 AM. Two fire tenders each from North and South Mokokchung Fire Stations were immediately dispatched to the scene, with multiple refilling operations conducted to control the flames.

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Fortunately, no casualties were reported. The cause of the fire is suspected to be a short circuit, Tsükrü informed Nagaland Tribune.

Further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact cause of the incident.