Large blaze destroys dozens of shops at Shiv Market near Jammu railway station
A major fire ripped through Shiv Market opposite Jammu Railway Station, gutting roughly 35-40 shops, with no injuries reported.
Around midnight on Monday, a substantial fire erupted at Shiv Market, situated opposite Jammu Railway Station. Firefighters and emergency responders rushed to the scene, working to tame the inferno while police officials, including the SHO and SP, were seen manually moving pipes to aid the effort. The blaze completely gutted an estimated 35 to 40 shops within the market.
Despite the scale of the destruction, there have been no reports of deaths or injuries. The origin of the fire remains undetermined, and police continue to monitor the situation closely. Local authorities have pledged to investigate the cause and support affected merchants.
Why it matters
The fire devastated a key commercial hub in Jammu, affecting many small businesses and local livelihoods.
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