Jammu

Nehru market blaze: Fire department cites records, CCTV to refute delay allegations

JAMMU — The Fire and Emergency Services Department on Monday refuted allegations that fire tenders took approximately one-and-a-half hours to reach the site of the Warehouse Nehru Market blaze here, saying available records and CCTV footage do not substantiate the charges. According to a statement issued by the department tonight, the emergency call regarding the […]

Jammu

64 fire incidents reported across Jammu region during Diwali celebrations

JAMMU — As many as 64 fire incidents were reported across Jammu region during the Diwali celebrations, causing extensive damage to commercial properties and other assets, officials said on Monday. Jammu district accounted for the highest number of 30 incidents, including at the historic Warehouse Nehru Market in the heart of the city, the officials […]

Kashmir

Two cowsheds partially damaged in fire incident in Baramulla village

BARAMULLA — Two cowsheds were partially damaged in a fire incident in Khimbyar village of Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Tuesday, officials said. Baramulla Police, along with Fire and Emergency Services, rushed to the spot after receiving information about the incident and launched firefighting operations. The fire was brought under control, preventing it from […]