India, Oct. 13 -- At least three houses and three shops were gutted in a major fire that broke out around midnight at Kharap near Main Chowk in the Loran area of Mandi tehsil in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir.Jammu Kashmir Tourism

Official sources said on Tuesday that the fire reportedly broke out due to a short circuit, causing extensive damage to household belongings and goods kept in the shops.

Fire tenders, along with firefighters and a police team, rushed to the spot and launched an operation to bring the flames under control.

The fire was subsequently doused, preventing further damage to nearby structures.

Fortunately, no loss of life or injuries were reported in the incident. The exact extent of the property damage is yet ...