Jammu: A major fire broke out at the historic Nehru Market in the heart of Jammu city on Sunday night, destroying around 12 shops. A separate fire incident was also reported at the District Police Lines in Kathua district, officials said.
No casualties were reported in either incident. The fires occurred amid widespread bursting of firecrackers during Diwali celebrations.
Fire and emergency services rushed to the affected locations and launched operations to bring the blazes under control. However, the exact cause of both fires is yet to be determined, officials added.
