One house was completely destroyed by fire at Walford colony in Dimapur on January 1.
According to Walford Area Council (WAC), the fire, which broke out at around 4 p.m., was suspected to have caused due to electric short circuit. The destroyed residence belonged to one Atoli N Awomi, WAC stated.
In a press release, WAC chairman T Jemu and secretary Vetsosa Nyekha said properties amounting to Rs. 4 lakh was destroyed by the fire.
Meanwhile, the council has lauded department of fire service, Punjab regiment, neighbours and Sema Baptist Church for timely intervention in containing the fire.