Srinagar, 24 February (H.S.): At least five residential houses were damaged in a devastating fire incident that broke out in the Kursoo Rajbagh area of Srinagar on Monday.

Fire and emergency officials said that the fire broke out in a house at Kursoo Rajbagh around 11:45 am and spread to other nearby houses, causing damage to at least five residential structures.

“As soon as the fire call was received, several fire tenders were rushed from the various fire stations of the city to the spot to douse the leaping flames and bring the fire under control,” they said.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar