Imphal, Jan 5: At least two persons suffered minor injuries and over 15 houses were gutted in a fire in Manipur’s Moreh town along the India-Myanmar border on Sunday, a defence statement said.
The fire erupted in Mission Veng locality of Moreh in Tengnoupal district, it said.
“Assam Rifles and Manipur Fire Services promptly and doused a massive fire that engulfed 15-20 houses in Mission Veng locality in Tengnoupal district,” it said.
Two injured persons were evacuated and first-aid was administered, the statement added.
An investigation is underway to ascertain the cause of the fire, officials said. (PTI)
