Srinagar, March 22 (KNS): A massive fire broke out in the Shaheed Gunj area of Srinagar on Saturday morning, damaging more than five residential houses, officials said.
According to the Fire and Emergency Services, the department was alerted immediately, and fire tenders were rushed to the scene. However, by the time they arrived, at least five houses had already been engulfed in flames, which later spread to other structures, causing partial damage.
No casualties have been reported, and authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire. Initial assessments suggest an electric short circuit as a possible trigger. Further details are awaited.(KNS)