SRINAGAR : A massive midnight blaze reduced six residential-cum-commercial structures to ashes in Narparistan area of Fathekadal in Srinagar’s old city, officials said on Tuesday. The fire, which broke out during the night, quickly spread through the densely populated locality, leaving behind scenes of devastation and panic among locals. Follow Us On G -N e w s | Whatsapp

Officials from the Fire and Emergency Services Department said that among the gutted buildings, four were three-storey structures and two were double-storey. The fire was brought under control after a prolonged and intense operation involving multiple fire tenders dispatched from several nearby stations, including MR Gunj, Habakadal, Safakadal, Rainawari, and the central headquarters.

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