Srinagar, Apr 10: A fire that broke out at Jamia Arabia Ashraful Uloom in Hyderpora area of Srinagar on Friday evening was brought under control after an extensive firefighting operation.
An official said that in the operation, two civilians and one firefighter sustained minor injuries. “Fire erupted in the multi-storeyed structure and quickly spread to the upper portions of the building, triggering a large-scale emergency response.”
He said fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot, with additional support from command units, to contain the blaze.
“Upon arrival, firefighters found the attic and upper floors of the L-shaped four-storeyed Darul Uloom structure engulfed in flames. A coordinated operation was launched on a war footing to prevent the fire from spreading to adjoining structures,” the official said.
He said that after sustained efforts, the fire was brought under control, while cooling operations were later carried out to eliminate remaining hotspots and ensure there is no re-ignition.
The official said two injured civilians and one firefighter were immediately attended to on the spot and their condition is stated to be stable. They were later shifted to hospital for medical aid.
“Fire and Emergency Services personnel continued operations for several hours amid dense smoke and difficult conditions, with ambulances also stationed at the site as a precautionary measure,” he added.
He said the exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained and a detailed assessment will be carried out to determine the extent of damage to the structure—(KNO)
