JK News Today
Bandipora,19 June: Eid joy for Bandipora families turned into ashes after three residential houses were engulfed in an overnight blaze in Bazipora Ajas Village of Bandipora district on intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday.
An official said that the fire broke out in the one residential house and spread to nearby more two houses during overnight resulting in property worth lakhs being reduced to ashes.
However, timely action by locals, police, fire, and emergency officials doused the flames and saved other nearby properties, bringing the fire under control.
He added that the cause of the fire was an electrical short circuit. Thankfully, no loss of life or injuries were reported in the incident.
Police have taken cognizance of the matter and initiated an investigation.
Meanwhile, local people have appealed to the district administration and government to provide immediate relief to the affected families so they can recover from their devastating loss and find some relief.