Srinagar: At least six residential houses were caught in a massive fire at Gudood Bagh locality of Habbakadal area of the city.
Reports said that a fire broke out from a residential house Friday evening and soon after spread to several other houses in the vicinity.
A team of the Fire and Emergency Department soon reached the spot to douse the flames.
Meanwhile, concerned over the steep spike in fire-related incidents, Srinagar police urged citizens to keep basic fire safety equipment handy and also advised them to only use authentic heating appliances.
“There are many incidents of fire being reported in Srinagar distt daily. Citizens are advised to keep basic fire safety equipment handy & also to only use authentic heating appliances”, reads a tweet by Srinagar Police.
“Legal action will be taken as per law against shopkeepers selling fake & duplicate equipments”, the tweet reads further.
