A massive fire broke out on Monday night in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian, reducing several houses and shopping complexes to ashes. The blaze, which spread rapidly, caused huge damage to residential and commercial properties, triggering panic among locals.
Firefighters and emergency responders rushed to the scene to contain the flames, but the extent of the destruction remains severe. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, while relief efforts are underway to assist affected families and shop owners.
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Similar incident last mont in valley
In a similar incident last month, at least seven houses were gutted in a fire that broke out in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district. As per officials, the fire broke out in a house at Syedpora hamlet of Chamalwas in Banihal area during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday and spread to adjoining houses.
Fire and emergency services department rushed several tenders and doused the flames after hours of intense fire fighting operation, they said. They further added that police and local volunteers also extended their help in controlling the blaze and salvaging the belongings of the affected families.
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