Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Oct 2: Fire erupted in forest area in the upper side of Shankaracharya hills on Zabarwan mountain range overlooking Srinagar this evening.
Fire started in the forest area and flames could be seen from Gupkhar, the high-security area where official residences of most of the mainstream politicians are located.
Fire and emergency department has rushed fire tenders to the area to douse off the flames.
A forest official said that operation to douse off the flames have been started by the forest department and fire and emergency service department.
He said that cause of the fire will be ascertained after the flames are brought under control.