Dibrugarh (Assam), March 5 A major fire broke out on Thursday at the railway mechanical workshop in the Dibrugarh district of Assam, officials said.
There have been no reports of any injuries so far, they added.
The incident occurred at the first mechanical railway workshop in Northeast India, located in Kadamani, Dibrugarh, a senior official said.
According to reports, smoke was first noticed emanating from a store inside the workshop during the afternoon. The sudden sight of thick smoke created a chaotic situation in the area, he added.
"The workshop authorities immediately informed the fire and emergency services. Subsequently, around six fire tenders from Dibrugarh and Lahowal rushed to the spot and launched operations to control the blaze," the official said.
The fire was contained within hours, and the situation is now under control, he added.
"Preliminary information suggests that welding work was underway inside the store when the incident occurred. It is suspected that sparks from the welding may have triggered the fire," another official said.