Srinagar, June 13: A fire broke out in the Shalapora area of Allochibagh in Srinagar during the intervening night, damaging portions of a residential house, officials said.
According to the Fire and Emergency Services Department, the State Fire Control Room received a distress call at around 12:50 AM, following which firefighting teams from Fire & Emergency Services Headquarters, Fire Station Gawkadal and Fire Station Rawalpora were rushed to the spot.
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Officials said the fire affected the attic and third floor of a three-storeyed pucca residential house with a GCI-sheeted roof.
Despite challenges posed by the congested locality and narrow access roads, firefighters successfully contained the blaze and prevented it from spreading to adjoining houses.
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The cause of the fire is under investigation.
No loss of life or injuries were reported in the incident.
