New Delhi: A major fire broke out near Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday evening. The local administration reached the spot, after getting information about the incident.
As per reports, 2 people have been partially burnt. SHO Bhawan, Suman Manhas and an official of the Shrine Board are engaged in dousing the flames. The details of the incident are awaited.
Flames and smoke can be seen on the mountains. The people of the administration are busy trying to douse the fire.
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“We got a call around 4.30 pm. Initial reports suggest the fire broke out due to an electric (short)circuit,” Shailender Singh, the Senior Superintendent of Police for Reasi district, told NDTV.
“SHO (Station House Officer) Reasi rescued people who trapped inside the fire. Some suffered minor injuries and are getting medical attention,” he added.