SRINAGAR: Two residential houses were affected by a fire that broke out at New Colony in Batmaloo area of Srinagar on Thursday, prompting the deployment of fire and emergency services.
Officials from the Fire and Emergency Services Department said teams were rushed to the spot soon after the incident was reported and launched efforts to bring the flames under control.
Local residents also joined the firefighting operation to prevent the fire from spreading to other nearby structures.
No loss of life or injuries have been reported so far.
The cause of the fire and the extent of damage to the two houses were yet to be ascertained.
Further details are awaited.
