SRINAGAR : A massive fire broke out in Aloosa village of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Friday, destroying three shops, partially damaging three residential houses and reducing nearly three thousand apple boxes to ashes. Follow Us On G -N e w s | Whatsapp

The fire quickly spread to adjoining structures. Locals said the presence of highly flammable material in the commercial establishments intensified the blaze, making it difficult to contain in the initial moments.

Thick smoke soon enveloped the area as panic-stricken shopkeepers and inhabitants rushed to salvage their belongings. Several locals were seen attempting to douse the flames with buckets of water before fire tenders arrived on the scene.

“Everything is gone,” a local man said while sifting throu

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