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Seven houses gutted in Srinagar’s Watal Kadal fire
A massive fire in Srinagar's Watal Kadal area has damaged at least seven houses. The blaze broke out on Wednesday in the congested locality, and fire tenders were rushed to the spot…
A massive fire in Srinagar's Watal Kadal area has damaged at least seven houses. The blaze broke out on Wednesday in the congested locality, and fire tenders were rushed to the spot and brought it under control.
Officials said seven houses were directly involved in the fire and suffered major damage, while two other houses sustained minor damage from heat, smoke and water. The cause of the fire is being investigated.
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Watal Kadal is one of Srinagar's oldest and densest neighbourhoods, where narrow lanes make it difficult for fire engines to access the scene quickly. The Srinagar Municipal Corporation had flagged fire safety risks in such areas after a similar blaze in the old city in 2023 damaged over a dozen structures. No casualties have been reported in this incident, but the loss of homes will leave families in need of immediate shelter and compensation. The Jammu and Kashmir administration's disaster relief fund provides ex-gratia for fire victims, though amounts vary. Officials will now assess the cause, with electrical short circuits being a common trigger in older wiring in the region.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
