Srinagar, Oct 01 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Mayor of Srinagar, Junaid Azim Mattu takes part in 'Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath' as part of the ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa’ campaign and also led the cleanliness and de-weeding drive at Dal Lake in Srinagar on Sunday. (ANI Photo)
A fire broke out at Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar District, leading to the rescue of tourists as multiple houseboats and huts were gutted in the blaze. The incident occurred at 5:15 am on Saturday, with 5-8 houseboats and huts affected.
Station House Officer Fire Service, Farooq Ahmad, stated, “We can’t identify the source of this fire; we are identifying it. We started the rescue operation immediately after receiving the call.” Additional manpower from the district headquarters in Srinagar was also requested.
Fire service officials swiftly responded to the call, bringing the situation under control. The rescue operation successfully saved tourists present on the houseboats and huts.
Fortunately, there have been no immediate reports of injuries or loss of lives in the incident. The fire, originating in one of the houseboats on Friday night, rapidly spread to engulf several others. Efforts are underway to determine the cause of the fire as authorities work to assess the extent of the damage.
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