Jammu: A massive fire broke out in Shiv Market located near Jammu Railway Station causing huge devastation. About 35 to 40 shops and a hotel were gutted in the fire. The loss of crores of rupees is being estimated in this incident. After the fire, there was an atmosphere of chaos in the entire area. Plumes of black smoke rising from the market were visible from several kilometres away. It is a matter of relief that till the time of writing the news, no information about any death had come to light.
How did the fire spread in Jammu’s Shiv Market?
Shiv Market, located near the railway station, is a dense commercial area. Suddenly a fire broke out here and within no time its flames engulfed many shops. The fire spread so fast that shopkeepers did not get enough time to save their goods. Within a short time, a large part of the market was engulfed in fire.
Seeing the black smoke rising in the sky, people nearby also started reaching towards the spot. During this time an atmosphere of chaos was created in the area. However, the actual cause of the fire is not yet clear.
What steps did the fire department take to extinguish the fire?
As soon as information about the incident was received, the fire department and emergency services teams reached the spot. Considering the magnitude of the fire, relief and rescue operations were started. Fire brigade personnel brought the fire under control after several hours of hard work.
Due to the rapid spread of the fire, relief workers also faced challenges. Due to the presence of a large number of shops in the market and commercial activities nearby, there was a possibility of increased loss due to fire. After the efforts of the fire department, the fire could finally be controlled.
How many shops were damaged and how much financial loss was incurred?
According to preliminary information, about 35 to 40 shops and a hotel were completely burnt in this fire. Property worth crores of rupees is estimated to have been destroyed in the incident. However, the actual figure of loss will be known only after detailed assessment.
This fire has created a crisis of livelihood for many shopkeepers. The affected traders have suffered huge financial losses due to the burning of goods, business-related materials and other property kept in shops. Starting your business again can be a big challenge for many shopkeepers.
Did anyone die in the fire?
It is a matter of relief that no death was reported in this incident. However, considering the seriousness of the fire, panic spread among the people during the incident. Local people and shopkeepers were busy removing goods from their shops and trying to reduce losses.
At present the cause of the fire has not been known. More information related to the incident is expected to be revealed after the officials assess the damage.
