Jammu

8 buildings gutted in Doda fire incident

JAMMU — At least eight buildings were gutted in a fire incident in Bhaderwah town of Doda district in Jammu region on Thursday morning.

Reports said, the eight buildings that were reduced to ashes in the fire incident include six residential houses, guest house and a food point.

The incident happened in Chinnote locality of Bhaderwah town in Doda district at around 4:45 am due to a short circuit, they said.

There was no loss of life in the incident, they said.

Soon after the incident, fire fighting machines were pressed into service after which the fire was brought under control.