Srinagar, Apr 14 — Seven residential houses were damaged in a midnight fire in the Chandpora area of Nowhatta in Srinagar city, officials said on Tuesday, adding that no loss of life or injuries were reported.
The fire broke out around 1:00 am in one of the houses and quickly spread to adjoining structures, causing extensive damage, an official said.
“Fire tenders, along with police and locals, battled the blaze for nearly an hour before bringing it under control and dousing the flames after strenuous efforts,” he said.
Officials said seven houses were affected in the incident, while timely response helped prevent further spread of the fire.
The cause of the blaze is yet to be ascertained, they added.