VIDEO: Massive fire destroys several houseboats in Srinagar’s Dal Lake
Srinagar: Early on Saturday morning, a massive fire broke out in Srinagar’s iconic Dal Lake, destroying properties worth tens of millions of rupees. Fortunately, there were no casualties in the incident, officials confirmed. According to a fire and emergency services official, the fire broke out near Ghat number 9 of Dal Lake around 5.15 am.
VIDEO| At least five houseboats have been destroyed by fire at Dal Lake in Srinagar. More details are expected.
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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 11, 2023
According to initial reports, at least five houseboats and three cabins were damaged. The fire, believed to have started from a houseboat at Ghat number 9, quickly spread and engulfed four other houseboats, leaving a path of destruction, Hindustan Times reported.
#WATCH | Srinagar, J&K: In houseboat fire at Dal Lake, Station House Officer Fire Department Farooq Ahmad says, “The fire started around 5.15 am in the morning and as soon as I received the call, we came here. About 5 to 8 houseboats and huts went up in flames. We can not… pic.twitter.com/rEQ0cSCDw7
— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2023
The actual cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Preliminary reports indicate that a short circuit may have led to the incident.
Further details are awaited.