Major fire breaks out at Shiv Market in Jammu, massive property loss reported
Officials said the blaze gutted about 40 shops and caused losses in crores, while investigators probe a possible short circuit.
- A massive fire engulfed Shiv Market opposite the Jammu Railway Station late Sunday night, destroying around 40 shops before firefighters brought it under control early Monday.
- Preliminary investigations suggest a short circuit triggered the blaze, which spread rapidly due to winds; firefighters navigated narrow approaches to suppress flames at around 3.15 a.m. on Monday.
- BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa and local administration, including the Deputy Commissioner, Superintendent, DSP, and SHO, coordinated assistance for affected shopkeepers and discussed future compensation.
- Simultaneous fire incidents struck bus stands in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, destroying Verma Travels buses, while similar reports emerged from West Midnapore Central, West Bengal; no casualties occurred in Jammu.
- Authorities are investigating the exact cause and financial extent of damage in Jammu as shopkeepers cooperate with administration to assess destruction and determine recovery efforts.
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Fire Alert News: Blaze Guts 30 Shops in Jammu, Buses Burn in Bhopal and West Midnapore
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">A series of major fire incidents has been reported from Jammu, Bhopal and West Midnapore, causing extensive damage to shops and buses. In Jammu, a massive fire broke out at Shiv Market near the railway station, rapidly spreading across several shops. Around 25 to 30 shops selling dry fruits, clothes and food were reportedly gutted before firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control. Fifteen fire engines rushed …
Major fire breaks out at Shiv Market in Jammu, massive property loss reported
Jammu, Oct 26: An overnight fire damaged around 12 shops in Jammu’s Shiv Market area, breaking out around midnight on Monday, officials said. An official said that a fire call was received around midnight, following which multiple Fire and Emergency Services vehicles were rushed to the spot. He said around eight to ten fire tenders were engaged in firefighting operations and the blaze was brought under control after hours of hectic efforts. “Aro…
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LatestlyJ-K: Several shops gutted in massive fire at Shiv Market opposite Jammu Railway Station
BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa said the fire reportedly started due to a short circuit in one shop and spread rapidly to adjoining shops in the market, which serves as a major commercial hub. The market has shops selling dry fruits and blankets, along with eateries and dhabas.
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