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Massive fire guts hardware store in J&K’s Udhampur; rescue op on

Sanjeev Kumar | May 21, 2026 7:22 AM CST

A massive fire erupted on the third floor of a hardware store in Udhampur's Chabutra Bazar on Wednesday night. Over eight fire tenders, including Indian Army teams, were deployed to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to other shops.

A massive fire broke out on the third floor of a hardware store in the Chabutra Bazar area of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur, an official said. The incident occurred on Wednesday night, which later triggered a quick emergency response from the fire Department.

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Intense Firefighting Operation Underway

The officials said that immediately after receiving information about the incident, teams from the Fire and Emergency Services Department rushed to the spot with firefighting vehicles and launched a rescue operation.

Fire tenders were deployed to contain the flames as thick smoke engulfed parts of the market area. More than eight fire tenders, including specialised firefighting teams from the Indian Army were pressed into service to douse the fire, as per the official.

The joint emergency teams are actively carrying out coordinated efforts to bring the situation under control and prevent the flames from spreading to neighbouring commercial establishments.

Meanwhile, a large crowd of local residents gathered in the busy market area as firefighting operations continued on the ground. Authorities said they are monitoring the situation closely as efforts to fully extinguish the blaze remain underway. More details are awaited. (ANI)

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