Srinagar: A massive fire has broken out in Yakerboru Bala village, Kapran area of Verinag in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
As per reports, the fire broke out from a residential house and soon spread to other adjacent houses and structures.
A rescue operation has been launched at the site even as the flames continued to rage, when this report is being filed.
An offical in the F&ES (Fire & emergency department said that it is believed that at least five houses and two cowsheds have also caught flames.
"Men and machinery is on site to bring the blaze under control as soon as possible", the official said adding "We have asked for more machinery and firefighters to avoid more damage."
More details awaited.
(GNS)
