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  • Several Shops Gutted In Midnight Blaze

    Several Shops Gutted In Midnight Blaze

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    SRINAGAR: At least six shops were gutted in a midnight blaze on Exchange Road in the Lal Chowk area of Srinagar, officials said on Wednesday.

    The shopkeepers said that they came to know about the fire incident in the morning following which they rushed to the spot but found their shops turned into ashes.

    “I had denting and painting workshop and all my machinery including electronic items worth more than 10 lakh have got damaged in the fire”, said Tahir Ahmad a fire victim.

    Meanwhile, an official said that the fire incident was reported around 2:49 AM, following which four tenders were rushed to douse off the flames.

    He said that the fire damaged four automobile workshop sheds and two Kiryana shops—(KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Seven Shops Gutted In Overnight Fire In Srinagar

    Seven Shops Gutted In Overnight Fire In Srinagar

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    SRINAGAR:  A five storey commercial-cum-residential building in Maisuma Gowkadal area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district was damaged in a fire incident on intervening Thursday and Friday night, officials said.

    Quoting an official, GNS reported that fire broke out in a shopping complex owned by one Khurshid Ahmed Dar in which six shops were gutted completely while one shop suffered partial damage.

    “The fire has damaged wooden shelves, counters and showcases along with electric goods of several shops,” said an F&ES official, adding that, “one shop on the first floor that dealt in food items for pets, and the residential rooms on the third and fourth floor sustained direct damage due to the heat and water from the firefighting efforts.”

    “No casualties were reported, and the fire was contained by the swift response of the fire and emergency services personnel,” the official said.

    “The authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident and efforts are underway to assess the extent of the damage caused by the fire”, they said.

    Official further said, “We urge all citizens to ensure that their electrical installations are regularly checked and maintained to prevent any untoward incidents.”

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )