Fire engulfs Jammu’s Nehru Market, guts around 12 shops
AI summary
A fire on the night of Nov 8, 2026 destroyed about a dozen shops in Jammu’s historic Nehru Market, with no casualties reported. Officials said the blaze spread quickly due to stored edible oil, and a separate fire broke out at Kathua district police lines.
Key takeaways
- The fire started around 9:15 p.m. in a shop and quickly engulfed nearby stores.
- No injuries were reported despite the extensive damage.
- Warehouse Association president accused fire services of delayed response and negligence.
- A second blaze occurred at a police store room in Kathua district later that night.
Read the original at The Hindu
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