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Fire Engulfs Mata Vaishno Devi Helipad Terminal in Reasi, J&K – No Injuries Reported
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 11:00 AM
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A fire broke out at the Mata Vaishno Devi helipad terminal in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, causing damage but leaving all persons unharmed.
A blaze erupted at the terminal of the Mata Vaishno Devi helipad in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, according to reports from Daily Excelsior. The fire damaged the terminal building but did not result in any casualties.
Fire‑fighting teams were promptly deployed to the site and succeeded in containing the flames. Evacuation procedures were carried out swiftly, and all personnel and pilgrims present at the helipad were safely moved away from the danger zone.
The helipad serves as a critical link for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, facilitating aerial transport to the high‑altitude sanctuary. Temporary suspension of helipad operations is expected while repairs are undertaken.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. No further details on the origin of the blaze have been released at this stage.
Fire‑fighting teams were promptly deployed to the site and succeeded in containing the flames. Evacuation procedures were carried out swiftly, and all personnel and pilgrims present at the helipad were safely moved away from the danger zone.
The helipad serves as a critical link for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, facilitating aerial transport to the high‑altitude sanctuary. Temporary suspension of helipad operations is expected while repairs are undertaken.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. No further details on the origin of the blaze have been released at this stage.