Multiple fire incidents reported across Kashmir, no loss of life
Srinagar, KNT: Multiple fire incidents were reported across various districts of Kashmir during the last 24 hours, with Fire and Emergency Services teams responding promptly and bringing all situations under control, officials said.
In Srinagar, a fire incident was reported at Abu Bakar Colony in Habak, where stored firewood and one PVC water tank were damaged. Another incident occurred at Zaindar Mohalla in Habba Kadal, where a kiryana shop was affected by fire. At Gund Check in BK Pora area, two hay stacks were damaged in a separate incident.
In Kupwara district, one residential house was involved in a fire at Malik Mohalla, while another double storied residential house was affected at Dar Mohalla in Aawura area.
Anantnag district witnessed two fire incidents, including one hay stack involved in fire at Pirpora in Tailwani area and another incident at Gujarbasti in Sheikhpora, where a cow shed was damaged.
In Baramulla district, two hay stacks were damaged in a fire incident at Malgam area of Kunzer in Sopore. Shopian district reported a fire incident involving a double storied residential house at Hadoo area.
In Kulgam district, a double storied residential house was affected by fire at Ahmad Abad in Sheikh Mohalla area of DH Pora.
Officials said all the incidents were attended swiftly by Fire and Emergency Services units and brought under control. The exact cause of each fire is under investigation.
Meanwhile, ADGP Fire and Emergency Services Alok Kumar appealed to the public to strictly follow fire safety norms. He urged people to ensure safe electrical wiring and avoid unsafe storage of flammable materials to prevent such incidents in future. [KNT]
