A fire broke out from cooking gas while khichuri was being prepared for devotees at the Muliabari Bazar Kali Puja pandal in Digboi.
Puja committee members were preparing food for Kali Puja when the fire started, triggering panic at the venue.
Committee members acted promptly and put out the fire before it could spread further.
Two fire tenders reached the spot and brought the situation under control. The pandal and the market were saved from a major incident.
