In pics: Massive fire at Srinagar shopping complex damages 7 nearby buildings

A massive fire broke out in Srinagar's Hazratbal locality Monday, damaging three commercial buildings and five houses in the area.

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By Nisha Anand
Updated on Apr 17, 2023 03:31 pm IST 5 Photos
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Srinagar: The shopping complex, in which the fire started in the kitchen of a restaurant and spread to nearby areas, as per the locals.(Photo by Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)
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Following the incident, a total of 10-12 fire tenders were rushed to the spot in a bid to douse the fire. However, no casualties were reported.(Photo by Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)
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Fire fighters making attempts to douse the fire in which a total of eight buildings were damaged. An official said the fire was exacerbated by the lack of fire space between the structures.(Photo by Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)

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People seen gathered in the Hazratbal area outside Kashmir University in Srinagar where the fire tragedy happened.(Photo by Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)
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Some 10 shops including two restaurants and one salon in the shopping complexes were devastated in the fire.(Photo by Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)

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