Massive Fire Breaks Out at Commercial Building in Srinagar

Srinagar: A massive fire erupted in a commercial building near Bazar Masjid in Bohri Kadal, Srinagar. Fire originated from the top story of the building, inflicting substantial damage to both the commercial premises and the mosque. The incident occurred in the Jammu and Kashmir's Malaratta area on Monday, following which, the local police and fire brigade officials rushed to the spot and efforts were initiated to bring the blaze under control.

According to the police sources, besides the mosque, several other buildings, including a commercial complex and residences, were destroyed in the fire in the congested Bohri Kadal locality.

The officials said there are no reports of any casualties so far.

The exact cause of the fire has not been known yet, however, the police are probing the matter to ascertain the reason behind the tragic incident.

As per the local sources, the efforts to control the fire by the fire personnel were underway at the site.