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Two killed as fire engulfs several temporary shelters in Srinagar

Srinagar, Nov 4 (UNI) Two persons were killed after a massive fire broke out at Durbal Bemina area of Srinagar around midnight, gutting nearly 80 temporary shelters, officials said.
The deceased, both scrap collectors working in the area, were trapped in the blaze and charred to death. They were reportedly residents of Delhi and had been staying in the area for work.
Officials said the fire broke out around midnight and quickly spread to adjoining structures due to the close proximity of the temporary shelters, engulfing dozens of them within a short span of time.
Soon after the incident was reported, teams from the Fire and Emergency Services rushed to the spot and launched an operation to douse the flames. The firefighting operation continued for several hours before the blaze was brought under control.
The incident triggered panic in the area, with residents making desperate efforts to retrieve their belongings and prevent the fire from spreading to other structures.
Nearly 80 temporary shelters were damaged in the incident, while the cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained.
Further details are awaited.
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