Gangtok: A major fire broke out at the Sri Satya Sai Nilayam Mandir in Jorethang on Tuesday morning, causing extensive damage to the interior of the prominent religious site. The blaze began at approximately 3 am in the Namchi district, prompting an urgent response from local emergency teams.
Firefighters arrived shortly after the alarm was raised to contain the flames. Their efforts prevented the fire from consuming the entire structure. While the temple suffered significant losses, officials confirmed that there were no casualties or injuries reported during the incident.
Authorities have initiated a formal probe to determine what triggered the destruction. Investigators are currently examining the scene to identify potential causes, such as electrical faults, and are conducting a detailed assessment of the damage. Police officials stated, "A detailed assessment of the damage is underway, while efforts are being made to determine the circumstances that led to the outbreak of the blaze."
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