Over 70 houses gutted as major fire rages in Kishtwar

Jammu, Oct 14: Over 70 houses were gutted in a massive fire in remote area of Marwah in Kishtwar district on Monday.

Official sources told GNS that fire erupted in a house and engulfed others in its vicinity, leading to gutting down over 70 houses.

They said the Fire & Emergency Services personnel are trying to reach the spot aerially as there is no motorable road so that fire tenders could reach the spot.

Reports said that senior officials have reached the spot and are assisting locals efforts to douse off the flames which were raging when this report was filed.

So far there are no reports as regards to any loss or injury to life in the fire incident.

Fire tender stations from Anantnag are also heading towards Warwan area to assist its counterparts, they said.

Moomin-ul-Islam, Deputy Director Fire & Emergency Service told GNS that he along with officials was heading to the spot to oversee measures for bringing the fire under control.