SRINAGAR: Two residential houses were completely gutted and six shops sustained extensive damage in a fire that broke out in the Kharappa area of Loran in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district during the night.
Reports said the fire spread rapidly from its point of origin, engulfing the houses and nearby commercial establishments.
Teams from the Fire and Emergency Services, Jammu and Kashmir Police and local residents rushed to the scene and launched firefighting operations to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to adjoining structures.
No loss of life or injuries were reported in the incident.
The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage were being assessed.
Further details were awaited.
