Swift Evacuation Saves Lives in Srinagar School Blaze

A fire at Srinagar's Muslim Public School demolished the top floor but caused no injuries, thanks to timely evacuation. Firefighters arrived swiftly to extinguish the blaze. Investigations are ongoing to determine the fire's cause.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 14-11-2024 15:26 IST | Created: 14-11-2024 15:26 IST
Swift Evacuation Saves Lives in Srinagar School Blaze
Divisional Fire officer, Srinagar, Zorawar Singh (Photo/ANI). Image Credit: ANI
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A fire that erupted at Muslim Public School in Srinagar severely damaged the building's top floor. However, due to a swift evacuation, no injuries have been reported, confirmed Zorawar Singh, Divisional Fire Officer in Srinagar.

The blaze prompted an immediate response as fire tenders reached the site quickly. The evacuation of students and faculty was underway, and a thorough search confirmed no individuals were trapped. Firefighters successfully controlled the flames.

Cooling operations continue, and authorities are working to determine the fire's cause. The incident has raised concerns but fortunately resulted in no casualties or injuries.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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