The Kashmir Pulse

SRINAGAR — A fire incident occurred in the Pakherpora area of Budgam on Sunday, marking the second such incident in the area within a week. The fire, reported around noon, resulted in substantial damage to the houses belonging to Mukhtar Ahmad Sheikh and Ghulam Mohammad Magray.

Local residents, grappling with the aftermath, have urgently appealed to the district authorities in Budgam to extend immediate assistance to the affected families.

This incident follows another separate fire mishap earlier in the day in Maharaj Bazar area of central Kashmir's Srinagar district, where at least two residential houses were damaged.

An official statement confirmed that a fire broke out in Maharaj Bazar Srinagar during the night. Upon receiving the information, emergency response teams from the Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Department, with the assistance of local police and residents, were swiftly dispatched to the site to combat the flames.

After persistent efforts, the fire was successfully brought under control. The official report indicated that at least two residential houses suffered partial damage. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

The recurrence of fire incidents in the region has heightened concerns among local residents, prompting appeals for increased vigilance and preventive measures.

Authorities are urged to conduct thorough investigations into the causes of these incidents and to provide necessary support to the affected families in both Budgam and Srinagar districts.

BUDGAM — In a tragic turn of events, a devastating fire wreaked havoc in Pakherpora village of central Kashmir's Budgam district on Monday, leaving three residential houses and two cow sheds completely destroyed. This marks the 13th fire incident reported in the Kashmir region over the past 10 days, painting a grim picture of the escalating crisis.

Local authorities responded promptly to the emergency, deploying firefighting teams to contain the inferno and prevent further damage. Despite their efforts, the intensity of the blaze overwhelmed their capabilities, resulting in the complete destruction of the affected structures.

Experts attribute the surge in fire incidents in Kashmir to a prolonged dry spell that has gripped the valley. The lack of precipitation and moisture in the air has created an environment conducive to rapid fire spread, turning seemingly routine incidents into major disasters.

The victims of the Pakherpora fire are now grappling with the aftermath, facing the daunting task of rebuilding their lives from the ashes. Local relief efforts are underway, with authorities providing immediate assistance to those affected and coordinating with disaster response agencies to ensure a comprehensive recovery process.

As Kashmir battles this unprecedented wave of fire incidents, residents and officials alike are calling for heightened vigilance, public awareness campaigns, and collaborative efforts to mitigate the impact of future disasters in the region.

PULWAMA — A young man from central Kashmir’s Budgam district died after a tree fell on him in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, officials said.

The slain has been identified as 25-year-old man Towseef Ahmad Mir son of Muhammad Ayoub Mir, a resident of Pakharpora Budgam.

The incident occurred near Nallah Vasanmarag in Rajpora area of Pulwama district.

Official sources said that the victim came under a poplar tree. He sustained injuries and died on way to the hospital.