Mazhar Iqbal
POONCH, Oct 13 (KINS): A major fire broke out at Loran Main Chowk in Kharpa Panchayat of Mandi tehsil, Poonch, late Monday night, reportedly triggered by a short circuit. The incident caused damage to three residential houses and several shops.
The fire affected the properties of Mohammad Riaz and Jahangir Ahmed, sons of Abdul Ghani Zargar; Mohammad Yousuf, son of Lassa Zargar; and Habib Ullah and Mohammad Rashid, sons of Shaban Zargar.
Several commercial establishments, including shops owned by Jahangir Ahmed, Mohammad Yousuf, Mohammad Rashid and Mohammad Shabir, who runs a tailoring shop, were also damaged. Household items, merchandise and other belongings were destroyed in the blaze.
Following the incident, local residents and police personnel rushed to the scene. Fire and Emergency Services teams also arrived and launched efforts to contain the flames.
No casualties have been reported. Authorities are yet to assess the total extent of the damage.(KINS)
