Handwara: At least four shops were gutted in a fire mishap in Shanoo of Handwara area in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Wednesday night.
As per reports, a fire broke out in Shanoo Langate on late Wednesday night, razing four shops down to ashes.
The shops include a bread making shop belonging to one Abdul Rashid, a Kiryana shop belonging to Khazir Mohammad Dar, a saloon belonging to Abdul Rashid Hajam and a CSC belonging to Shams ud Din.
The locals alleged that despite timely intimation to Fire and Emergency Services Department, firefighters arrived late at the site.
Locals also said the joint efforts by Police Chowki Langate, Army’s 30 RR and locals brought under control.
However, an official said that F&ES Services Department could not reach the site due to a damaged bridge.
(GNS)
