*2 Residential Houses Gutted, Several Shops Damaged In Fire Incident In Poonch*

Poonch, Oct 13 : At least two residential houses were turned into ashes while several shops were gutted in a massive fire incident in Kharappa area of Loran in Poonch district.

Official told GNS that fire broke out in Kharappa area during the night, which quickly engulfed two residential houses and nearby shops. The houses were completely gutted while six shops suffered extensive damage in the blaze.

Soon after the incident, teams of Fire and Emergency Services, J&K Police and locals rushed to the spot and launched a firefighting operation to control the flames and prevent it from spreading to adjoining structures.

SHO Loran remained present on the spot throughout the night and supervised the operation along with his team, they said.

No loss of life or injury was reported in the incident, while the cause of fire and assessment of loss is being ascertained.

Further details are awaited. (GNS)