Two Killed, Around 80 Temporary Shelters Reduced to Ashes in Massive Bemina Fire.

Srinagar, November 04 (PTK): At least two persons, including a 16-year-old boy, were charred to death after a massive fire engulfed around 80 temporary shelters in the Durbal area of Bemina in Srinagar during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, officials said.
According to officials, the fire broke out at around 12:23 AM and rapidly spread across the cluster of makeshift shelters, most of which were constructed using tarpaulin and wooden materials.
The deceased have been identified as Mohammad Noor Alam (27), son of Abdal Wahab, and Al Ameen (16), son of Mohammad Rafi. Both were originally from Delhi and were working as scrap collectors in the area. Noor Alam was residing in Durbal, while Al Ameen was staying in Kupwara.
An empty poultry farm and a tipper were also damaged in the devastating blaze.
Soon after receiving information, fire tenders from JVC and Rawalpora fire stations rushed to the spot. Additional firefighting teams and water bowsers were also mobilised from Fire and Emergency Services Headquarters, Batamaloo.
Police personnel from Bemina Police Station, SDPO Bemina and local residents assisted the firefighting teams in bringing the blaze under control.
After sustained efforts, the fire was eventually brought under control. During a subsequent search operation, two bodies were recovered from the debris.
The bodies were handed over to the local police after completion of forensic proceedings.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, and further investigation is underway.(PTK)