Jammu, Nov. 9 -- Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday flagged concerns over the response of the Fire and Emergency Services department to a massive fire at a warehouse in Nehru Market, Jammu, which gutted several shops, and called for special consideration to compensate the affected traders.

During his visit to the fire-affected warehouse, Singh described the incident as tragic and expressed relief that no lives were lost.

He said the administration remained at the spot throughout the night but acknowledged complaints regarding the response of the fire services.

"There is no doubt that this has been a major and tragic incident. It took place on the day of Diwali. We can only thank the Almighty that there was no loss of human life. A...