Langate, Nov ,09: A major fire tragedy was averted in Mir Mohalla, Maratgam, in Langate area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, after timely intervention by Indian Army personnel, Handwara Police, Fire and Emergency Services and local volunteers prevented the flames from spreading to nearby residential houses.
According to locals, the fire broke out at around 3:30 pm in a cowshed belonging to Abdul Qayoom Bhat of Maratgam. The structure was suddenly engulfed in flames, triggering panic among residents, who immediately raised an alarm.
Acting swiftly, personnel from the Indian Army’s Langate Camp, Handwara Police and local volunteers rushed to the spot and joined the firefighting operation. Working in coordination with the Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES), they managed to bring the blaze under control before it could spread to nearby houses.
Residents said Army personnel and police reached the spot even before the arrival of the fire tender and played a significant role in containing the flames. Their prompt response, along with the efforts of local volunteers and fire service personnel, prevented a potentially major tragedy in the densely populated locality.
The fire damaged the cowshed and an adjoining shed containing stocks of grains, apples and dry grass. An Alto car was also damaged in the incident.Fortunately, no loss of life or injuries were reported.
Meanwhile, locals appreciated the timely response and coordinated efforts of the Indian Army, Handwara Police, Fire and Emergency Services and local volunteers, whose intervention helped prevent further damage to life and property.
The exact cause of the fire was not immediately known, and authorities are ascertaining the circumstances leading to the incident.
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