Two firemen injured as fire destroys three houses in Batamaloo
Srinagar: At least two firefighters were injured and three residential houses gutted in a massive fire in Nowpora Srinagar.
An official said that a fire broke out from a house in a Baranpather locality in Nowpora area this evening.
“The raging flames spread to other houses in proximity, prompting the Fire and Emergency Services to launch a wide scale rescue operation at the site,” the official said adding, “During the course of time two firemen sustained burn injuries and were immediately removed to a nearby hospital.”
The official identified the injured duo as Noor Alam, DFO Incharge City and Aijaz Ahmad a Fireman.
“As per preliminary assessment, the fire has caused massive damage to at least three residential houses at the spot,” the official said. (GNS)
