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Fire Devastates Two-Storey Madrasa in Jammu Kashmir
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 08:02 PM
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A blaze gutted a two‑storey madrasa building in Jammu Kashmir, destroying the structure and leaving authorities investigating the cause.
A two‑storey madrasa building in Jammu Kashmir was engulfed in a fire that left the structure completely gutted. The blaze was reported by local residents in the early hours, prompting a swift response from the district fire brigade and police.
Firefighters worked for several hours to control the flames, but the building’s wooden framework and interior furnishings were severely damaged. No casualties were reported, though several students and staff members were inside the premises at the time.
Investigators have begun probing the incident to determine whether the fire was accidental or deliberate. The local police have sealed the site and are collecting evidence, while the education department has announced plans to provide temporary accommodation for displaced students.
Firefighters worked for several hours to control the flames, but the building’s wooden framework and interior furnishings were severely damaged. No casualties were reported, though several students and staff members were inside the premises at the time.
Investigators have begun probing the incident to determine whether the fire was accidental or deliberate. The local police have sealed the site and are collecting evidence, while the education department has announced plans to provide temporary accommodation for displaced students.