Overview

• A massive fire broke out in the Gadood Bagh area of Habba Kadal, Srinagar, early Saturday morning.
• The blaze gutted a single residential house before fire tenders arrived to contain it.
• Emergency responders acted swiftly, preventing the fire from spreading to neighboring structures in the densely populated area.
• The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with no official determination yet reported.
• The incident highlights the fire risks in Srinagar’s historic neighborhoods, characterized by aging buildings and narrow lanes.