SRINAGAR: Property worth crores of rupees was damaged in a devastating fire in Srinagar on Friday, official sources said.
They said fire broke out in a house at Sheikh Mohalla Pandraithan in Srinagar. However, before the fire tenders could reach the spot, fire spread to adjacent houses when people were sleeping. Four houses and other household goods were completely reduced to ashes while four others were damaged partially.
The cause of fire was not immediately known, they said, adding police have registered a case and initiated proceedings. (AGENCIES)