Shillong, Jan 10: A massive fire broke out and gutted a house at Mawlai Umjaïur, Shillong on Tuesday morning.

The house, which was given on rent, belonged to Martina Nonglang, a residence of Mawlai. The house was given on rent to Manosha Ryndem, Biolet Ryndem, Ibamelaai Diengdoh and Anand Nengnong.

The cause of the fire is suspected to be short circuit. According to their calculation, the tragedy has cost the 4 families a loss of more than Rs. 4-5 lakhs in property damages.

No one was, however, injured in the fire, as there was a swift response from the Fire and Emergency Department of Mawlai and Nongthymmai.