Fire damages eight houses in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Eight houses were damaged in a devastating fire in the downtown Srinagar, official sources said here on Monday.
They said flames broke out in a house at Tibetian colony in the downtown on Sunday. However, before the fire tenders could reach the spot, the blaze spread to adjoining areas.
They said eight houses and other property were damaged, before the fire could be doused off.
The cause of the fire was being ascertained, they said, adding that police has registered a case.
(AGENCIES)