7 houses damaged in two separate fire incidents in Srinagar

Fireman also injured while dousing off flames in Habbakadal, Police advise citizens to keep basic fire safety equipment handy

Fireman also injured while dousing off flames in Habbakadal, Police advise citizens to keep basic fire safety equipment handy

 
Srinagar, Dec 16 (KNS) : At least seven  residential houses were damaged in twin fire incidents in Srinagar district on Friday evening, official said here. 

An official told Kashmir News Service (KNS), that fire emanated from one of the residential houses in Gadood Bagh area of Habbakadal and later engulfed the nearby houses.

He said in the incident six houses were partially damaged even as fire was put off by fire tenders after hectic efforts. 

He added a firefighter was also injured while dousing off the flames. 

In an another fire incident one residential house was also damaged in Bemina area today evening. 

Meanwhile, Srinagar police advised citizens to keep basic fire safety equipments handy as several fire indents have reported in the city. 

“There are many incidents of fire being reported in Srinagar distt daily. Citizens are advised to keep basic fire safety equipments handy & also to only use authentic heating appliances. Legal action will be taken as per law against shopkeepers selling fake & duplicate equipments,” police tweeted. (KNS)

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