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Fire razes seven houses in Srinagar, officials say
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 06:33 AM
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A massive fire engulfed seven residential houses in Srinagar, prompting a swift response from fire‑rescue teams.
A large blaze broke out in Srinagar, completely gutting seven houses in the residential area. The fire department arrived within minutes and worked to contain the flames, but the structures were reduced to charred shells.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. No casualties have been reported so far, and residents are being assisted with temporary shelter and relief measures.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of densely packed housing in the city and has prompted officials to review fire‑safety protocols in the region.
ThePrint reported the incident, noting that emergency services continue to monitor the site for any residual hotspots.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. No casualties have been reported so far, and residents are being assisted with temporary shelter and relief measures.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of densely packed housing in the city and has prompted officials to review fire‑safety protocols in the region.
ThePrint reported the incident, noting that emergency services continue to monitor the site for any residual hotspots.