Several residential structures, two cowsheds damaged in Handwara fire

Srinagar, July 14: Several residential structures and two cowsheds were damaged in a fire incident in the Handwara area of north Kashmir Kupwara district last night.

Quoting an official, news agency KS reported that the fire broke out in Zachaldara area late last night, damaging seven residential houses.

The houses belong to Ghulam Mohammad Malik, Ghulam Nabi Malik, Ali Mohammad Malik Sons of Kamal Malik, Abdul Salam Sheikh S/o Gaffar Sheikh, Mohammad Abdulla Malik S/o Aziz Malik, Bashir Ahmad Sheikh, Nazir Ahmad Sheikh Sons of Jamal Sheikh all residents of Yangerhard Wader Zachaldara.

The official said that two cowsheds were damaged in the incident.

He added that fire was brought under control by fire tenders while the cause of fire is being ascertained.