IN PHOTOS: Over 20 houses gutted in blaze in J-K`s Anantnag

Updated On: 21 March, 2025 01:55 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava

A massive fire in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, has destroyed over 20 houses, leaving nearly three dozen families homeless. The blaze broke out in a house in the Gajinag area of Kadipora on Thursday and rapidly spread to nearby homes. (PICS/PTI) 

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<div>The fire intensified due to the explosion of multiple gas cylinders, making it difficult to contain. Local residents, police, and security forces worked together to evacuate people, preventing casualties.</div>

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The fire intensified due to the explosion of multiple gas cylinders, making it difficult to contain. Local residents, police, and security forces worked together to evacuate people, preventing casualties.

<div>Firefighting teams battled the flames for several hours before finally bringing the situation under control. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation, as officials assess the damage.</div>
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Firefighting teams battled the flames for several hours before finally bringing the situation under control. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation, as officials assess the damage.

<div>Tehsildar Anantnag, Sajad Ahmad Wani, confirmed that 22 houses were gutted, and 37 families have been left without shelter. The local administration is actively providing relief to those affected by the disaster.</div>

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Tehsildar Anantnag, Sajad Ahmad Wani, confirmed that 22 houses were gutted, and 37 families have been left without shelter. The local administration is actively providing relief to those affected by the disaster.

<div>Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assured that immediate relief and rehabilitation efforts are in progress. The CM expressed solidarity with the victims, emphasising the government’s commitment to assisting them in their time of need.</div>

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assured that immediate relief and rehabilitation efforts are in progress. The CM expressed solidarity with the victims, emphasising the government’s commitment to assisting them in their time of need.

<div>Many residents have lost all their belongings, highlighting the urgent need for support and aid. Authorities are assessing the full extent of the destruction and working to ensure the displaced families receive necessary assistance.</div>
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Many residents have lost all their belongings, highlighting the urgent need for support and aid. Authorities are assessing the full extent of the destruction and working to ensure the displaced families receive necessary assistance.

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