Sonamarg, 8 Feb – A large fire broke out in the main market of Sonamarg on Saturday evening, damaging more than 20 shops. Most of the damage was on the upper floor, where around 20 shops were badly affected. At least 10 shops on the lower floor also suffered some damage.
A large fire in Sonamarg’s main market on Saturday evening damaged over 20 shops, with firefighting teams working to control the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation, leaving the local community concerned about the impact on businesses. Updates will follow as the… pic.twitter.com/049NfJcKBk
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An official from the Fire and Emergency Services said that as soon as they got the call about the fire, teams were sent from nearby areas like Gund, Kangan, Ganderbal, and Nowshera in Srinagar. The official mentioned, “We did our best to control the fire. The firefighting efforts are still going on, and we will know the full extent of the damage once we finish.”
The cause of the fire is still unknown, and an investigation has started to find out what happened. The local community is worried as the market is an important place for shopping and business.
Residents and shopkeepers are waiting for more news, hoping for quick help for those who lost their shops in the fire. More updates will be shared as the firefighting continues and the investigation progresses.
