Fire Breaks Out in J&K’s Banihal, Rescue Ops Underway
A massive fire broke out in a residential house in Chamalwas Shalgadi, Banihal, Jammu and Kashmir, on the evening of March 14, 2025. The fire and emergency services, along with local residents, are working tirelessly to extinguish the flames and rescue anyone trapped inside. According to initial reports, the cause of the fire is still unknown, and fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far.
The fire was first reported around 8:30 pm on Saturday evening, with eyewitnesses describing the scene as “chaotic” and “hazy” due to the thick smoke billowing out of the residential house. The villagers, who had gathered at the scene, immediately called the fire department and emergency services, who responded promptly to the distress call.
The fire department, along with local residents, has been working to douse the flames and put out the fire. Firefighters have been using water tankers and foam to try and extinguish the fire, while local residents have been helping by trying to rescue anyone trapped inside the house.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the blaze. The fire department has also set up a relief camp for the affected families, providing them with food, shelter, and medical assistance if needed.
Local residents have come forward to assist in the rescue efforts, with many offering their help to the fire department and emergency services. The villagers have also been working together to try and put out the fire, using buckets of water and other makeshift equipment to try and contain the blaze.
The fire has caused significant damage to the residential house, with the walls and roof of the building badly damaged. The exact extent of the damage is still being assessed, but it is clear that the fire has caused significant destruction.
The authorities have assured the public that they are doing their best to put out the fire and rescue anyone trapped inside. The rescue operation is ongoing, and the fire department is working closely with local residents to ensure that everyone is safe and accounted for.
The fire has also caused significant disruption to the local community, with many families forced to evacuate their homes and seek shelter elsewhere. The authorities are working to provide support to the affected families, including food, shelter, and medical assistance if needed.
In a statement, the local administration said, “We are working closely with the fire department and local residents to put out the fire and rescue anyone trapped inside. The cause of the fire is currently unknown, but we are investigating to determine the cause of the blaze. We are also working to provide support to the affected families, including food, shelter, and medical assistance if needed.”
The fire has sent shockwaves through the local community, with many residents expressing their shock and concern at the blaze. The fire has also raised concerns about the safety of the residential house, with many residents calling for greater safety measures to be put in place to prevent similar incidents in the future.
As the rescue operation continues, the authorities are urging the public to remain calm and cooperate with the rescue efforts. The fire department and local residents are working tirelessly to put out the fire and rescue anyone trapped inside, and the authorities are committed to ensuring that everyone is safe and accounted for.
Source:
https://thechenabtimes.com/2025/03/14/fire-breaks-out-in-banihal-village-rescue-operation-underway/
