SRINAGAR: An overnight blaze in the Hyhama area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district left several families homeless as four residential houses, among ten structures, were reduced to ashes, officials said on Wednesday.
Quoting officials, KNO reported that the fire broke out around midnight, resulting in the destruction of at least ten structures, including four residential houses, three cowsheds, and three shops.
“Firefighters battled the flames for hours. Five water tenders from Fire Stations Payerpora, HQ Kupwara, Trehgam, Drugmulla, and Tekipora were involved in the operation to extinguish the fire. No injuries or loss of life were reported in the incident,” they said.
The cause of the fire is being investigated, as local police have taken cognizance of the matter.
Meanwhile, residents expressed concern over the devastating loss and called for immediate compensation for the affected families.
