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 fire, which spread rapidly due to winds; narrow market access forced firefighters to approach from the rear, delaying suppression until around 3.15 a.m.
- BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa and local administration, including the Deputy Commissioner, Superintendent, DSP, and SHO, are assisting affected shopkeepers; the MLA said compensation discussions will occur after full damage assessment.
- Simultaneous fire incidents struck bus stands in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, destroying buses reportedly associated with Verma Travels, while similar reports emerged from West Midnapore Central, West Bengal; no casualties were reported in the Jammu blaze.
- An investigation into the exact cause and full financial extent of the Jammu damage is underway, as shopkeepers cooperate with the administration to assess destruction and determine future recovery efforts.
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Major fire breaks out at Shiv Market in Jammu, massive property loss reported
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