India, Feb. 4 -- At least 13 dwelling houses were gutted in a fire incident at Subash Nagar near Maibang railway station, under Maibang Police Station in Assam's Dima Hasao district, on Tuesday morning.

According to locals, the fire suddenly broke out around 6.30 am due to the burning of litter nearby and quickly spread in the area.

Though a fire tender reached the spot, the rapid spread of the fire and blasts from several LPG cylinders meant that none of the families' belongings could be saved.

Fortunately, no human casualties were reported. However, several individuals sustained burn injuries while trying to douse the fire.

Meanwhile, officials from the district administration took stock of the situation and are doing the needful, w...