A major fire incident in Gandbal Frisal, south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, on Tuesday night partially gutted a masjid and two residential houses, officials said.
According to a fire and emergency official, the blaze engulfed a three-story masjid, a double-story house with a tin roof, and a single-story house with a tin roof when they received the call. Firefighters from Bijbehara, Yaripora, and Kulgam headquarters responded swiftly and managed to bring the situation under control.
The intense flames also caused significant damage to the rooftop of the Masjid. Fortunately, the prompt intervention of police, fire tenders, and local residents prevented the fire from spreading further.
The official said that the blaze damaged the residential houses of Jahangir Ahmed Pala and Ab Majeed Pala, both sons of Ab Aziz Pala and residents of Gandbal, along with the masjid.
Meanwhile, locals said that the fire caused substantial damage to the residential houses, as well as damage to the Masjid floor and windows. They described the fire as massive, quickly engulfing the houses and the Masjid. They have appealed to the government for support.
More details awaited.
