Imphal, 02 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : Two houses were completely destroyed in a major that broke out near Sawombung Thogkhong in Imphal East last night. The houses belonged to Haobam Merajao, 60 years and  his younger brother Haobam Ibomcha, 55 years. The fire broke put around 7 pm. Sources said the fire which originated from the kitchen of Merajao. A gas cylinder exploded and the fire spread in the rest of the house. Neighbours' attempt to control the fire were in vain. By the time the fire tender arrived at the spot maximum damaged had already been caused to the houses. Properties worth several lakh of rupees had been destroyed in the fire.