Six shops, house gutted in south Kashmir fire

SRINAGAR: At least six shops and a house were gutted in a devastating fire in south Kashmir district of Kulgam, official sources said on Tuesday. They said fire broke out in a shop at Neehama in Kulgam. However, locals immediately informed the Fire and Emergency Service (F&ES), they said adding but before the fire tenders could reach the spot fire spread to adjoining shops. The fire was brought under control only after six shops and a house were damaged in the fire, they said adding the cause of fire was not known. Police has registered a case and initiated investigation. (AGENCIES)