Massive Midnight Blaze Guts 9 Houses, One Godown In Srinagar's Habba Kadal

2025-10-23 12:03:15

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
Massive Midnight Blaze Guts 9 Houses, One Godown in Srinagar's Habba Kadal

Srinagar- A massive fire broke out during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday in Karfali Mohalla area of Habba Kadal, Srinagar, gutting nine residential houses and one godown, and leaving multiple families homeless.

Officials said the fire call was received around 2:30 AM, and the blaze, which reportedly started from the godwon, spread swiftly through the densely packed locality. Fire tenders from nearest station and headquarters were rushed to the spot to control the flames.

“Despite hours of intense firefighting, the fire reduced nine houses and a godown to ashes, while several adjoining structures suffered partial damage.

The operation was hampered by the narrow lanes and congested housing typical of old Srinagar neighbourhoods,” an official said, as per news agency KNO.

“It was a night of cries and chaos,” said Sahil, a resident of Karfali Mohalla.“Flames rose so high that the entire area looked like it was lit up by fire. People were screaming, running to save their families and whatever belongings they could.”

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