R&B Deptt store gutted

Fire fighters and locals dousing flames. -Excelsior/Rafi Choudhary
Fire fighters and locals dousing flames. -Excelsior/Rafi Choudhary

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, June 17: A major tragedy was averted after a fire broke out in the store of Road & Building (R&B) Department in the middle of the Thathri town was controlled timely.
As per police sources, a massive fire broke out in store of R&B Department containing wood, tarcoal and other flammable material in it near SDM office in Thatri town.
After getting information, fire fighters along with tenders reached the spot and doused the flames. Locals also provide their assistance in dousing the flames.
Due to prompt response by Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Thathri under directions of DC Doda, the fire was brought under control.
The store containing flammable was completely gutted in fire.
No injury or casualty has been reported in the incident, while the exact loss could not be ascertained yet.
Thathri Police has taken cognizance in this regard.