A private school building was damaged partially in a fire mishap in the Dardpora Lolab area in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

A school building ‘Al-Falah Public School’ caught fire this morning, following which the fire and emergency department reached the site.

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The fire was brought under control after persistent efforts by the fire and emergency services department assisted by locals.

Confirming it, a police official said that the school building has got partially damaged in the incident. “We have taken cognizance of the incident for further investigations,” the official further said.