IN FRAMES: Massive fire leaves 24 families homeless in Srinagar

Umar Ganie

 Seven residential houses were razed in a massive fire at Hamza Colony in  Batamaloo area of Srinagar. 

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Fire broke out  from a residential house of Shabir Ahmad Sheikh and engulfed other structures within no time.

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In the incident, seven residential houses got damaged. 

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An official said fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot to douse the flames.

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“Fire has been brought under control. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained,” he said.

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Meanwhile, police have registered a case and started investigation.

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Umar Ganie is a senior photojournalist who lives and works in Srinagar, Kashmir, India. It is my job to be a visual storyteller, showing people how others live and struggles in the valley . Umar Ganie is associated with Kashmir Monitor since 19 years and is two times elected as the treasurer of Kashmir Press Photographers Association (KPPA).
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