Srinagar: massive fire broke out at a commercial building in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar in the Rajbagh area on Thursday, reported news agency ANI. The fire tenders immediately rushed to the spot and the situation has been brought under control. No deaths have been reported so far but one of the fire officers sustained injuries.
The Fire Department officials were immediately pressed into service to douse the flames to avoid any casualties. Initial reports reveal that a cylinder exploded during the mishap.
A Divisional Fire Officer was quoted by ANI as saying, “It’s a commercial building. The fire has been brought under control.” (sic)
“We’re seeing if there’s any victim but nothing has been reported so far,” he added. The officer said that one cylinder exploded and there was one generator running on kerosene, adding that one of their officers was injured. (Agencies)
