JAMMU, Oct. 26 -- A massive fire ripped through a market near Jammu Railway Station, gutting around 40 shops and reducing a bustling commercial stretch to rubble, officials said on Monday.
The blaze continued to rage for over five hours, leaving behind a trail of destruction and dealing a major blow to shopkeepers whose livelihoods depended on the market.
"We received a call at around 10.45 pm and immediately rushed fire tenders from seven fire stations to the site. Firefighters worked tirelessly for several hours to bring the blaze under control. After hectic efforts, the fire was brought under control at around 4 am, following which the cooling operation continued for a few more hours to prevent any possibility of the fire reigniting," ...