J&K: Massive fire engulfs shopping complex

A massive fire has broken out in a multi-storeyed shopping complex, just opposite the Sir Syed Gate of University of Kashmir at Dargah Hazratbal.

 

A local news agency reported that the fire broke out around 11:45 AM in a multi-storeyed shopping complex and soon after spread to the other compartments of the complex, housing several food outlets including that of Hattrick and Amigos.

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An F&ES Department official said that men and machinery are on job to contain the fire.

“There are reports of a massive fire and we have already sent an adequate number of our men to contain the fire as soon as possible to prevent the extent of damage”, the official said.