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Fire in Srinagar kills two scrap collectors, destroys 80 shelters
✍️ The Hans India
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 10:37 AM
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A severe fire in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, claimed the lives of two scrap collectors and reduced 80 temporary shelters to ashes.
Tragedy struck in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir, when a massive fire broke out, resulting in the death of two scrap collectors. The blaze rapidly spread through an area where temporary structures were located, causing extensive damage.
According to reports, the fire completely gutted 80 temporary shelters, leaving the residents of these structures displaced and without shelter. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of such makeshift accommodations in the city.
Local authorities responded to the scene to extinguish the flames and manage the aftermath of the disaster. While the exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined, the incident has highlighted the vulnerability of vulnerable communities living in temporary shelters in the region.
The loss of life and property has drawn attention to the need for better safety measures and infrastructure for those residing in such temporary setups in Srinagar.
According to reports, the fire completely gutted 80 temporary shelters, leaving the residents of these structures displaced and without shelter. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of such makeshift accommodations in the city.
Local authorities responded to the scene to extinguish the flames and manage the aftermath of the disaster. While the exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined, the incident has highlighted the vulnerability of vulnerable communities living in temporary shelters in the region.
The loss of life and property has drawn attention to the need for better safety measures and infrastructure for those residing in such temporary setups in Srinagar.