Inferno at Orion Palace: Massive Blaze Destroys Waves Spa & Salon on 6th Floor in Guwahati

GUWAHATI — A massive fire broke out late at night at the commercial Orion Palace building located near ABC Point in Guwahati, entirely gutting the popular Waves Spa & Salon operating on its sixth floor.

The blaze erupted around 2:30 AM while the surrounding area and commercial establishment were quiet. According to local reports, the inferno originated inside the premises of Waves Spa & Salon on the top floor. Within minutes, roaring flames and dense plumes of thick smoke engulfed the entire 6th floor, triggering widespread panic among residents and late-night commuters along the stretch.

Alerted by passersby who spotted bright flames soaring into the night sky, emergency responders were immediately dispatched to the scene. Two fire units quickly arrived at Orion Palace to begin firefighting operations, battling the intense blaze for over an hour. Their swift action ultimately contained the fire and successfully prevented it from spreading down to the lower floors of the multi-story commercial complex.

While the building was mostly vacant at the time—preventing any immediate casualties—the material damage to the establishment is severe. Goods, specialized salon equipment, interior décor, and property worth lakhs of rupees were completely reduced to ashes before the blaze was brought under control.

Local authorities have launched an investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the fire. Preliminary assessments suggest an electrical short circuit may have triggered the blaze, though official confirmation remains awaited following a detailed forensic inspection. Total financial losses are currently being evaluated by property owners and municipal assessors.

In the wake of the incident, city officials and fire safety inspectors are planning to conduct audits on commercial high-rises across Guwahati to ensure strict compliance with fire prevention protocols. Nearby business owners and local residents have also expressed heightened concern, urging municipal authorities to bolster emergency response infrastructure in high-density commercial hubs to prevent similar late-night disasters in the future.