Srinagar, Jan 8: Srinagar city witnessed a series of fire incidents on Thursday, with at least four separate blazes reported from different localities, keeping Fire and Emergency Services personnel on high alert throughout the day.

The first incident was reported in the afternoon from the Parimpora area, where a fire broke out in a three storied residential house. Officials said the second floor of the house suffered extensive damage before firefighters brought the blaze under control. Fire tenders from Fire Station Safakadal reached the spot within minutes and prevented the fire from spreading further.

Around the same time, another fire incident was reported from the HMT Zainakote area, where a Chinar tree caught fire under unknown circumstances. Firefighters from Fire Station JVC rushed to the spot and successfully extinguished the flames, averting any risk to nearby structures.

Later in the evening, a more serious fire incident was reported from Pandan area of Nowhatta in Srinagar’s old city. Officials said three adjoining residential houses were engulfed in flames. Fire tenders from multiple stations including Babdem, Maharaj Gunj and Syed Hameed Pora were pressed into service. After sustained efforts, firefighters managed to control the blaze and prevent it from spreading in the densely populated locality.

The fourth incident was reported at Lalbazar near Molvi Stop, where a wooden electric pole caught fire. Firefighters from Fire Station Hazratbal responded swiftly and doused the flames within minutes, preventing any disruption or damage.

Officials said all the firefighting operations were carried out under close supervision of senior officers of the Fire and Emergency Services. No loss of life was reported in any of the incidents.

The cause of the fires is yet to be ascertained and investigations have been initiated to determine the reasons behind the multiple incidents. [KNT]