Srinagar: A devastating fire engulfed the Boniyar market in Uri, occupied Jammu and Kashmir, destroying at least 10 shops and highlighting the critical absence of fire safety mechanisms in the area.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the blaze occurred on Monday night, bringing the market activities to an abrupt halt and causing significant distress among shop owners. Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic scene as locals scrambled to control the fire without any formal emergency services to assist them.
The aftermath of the fire has prompted calls from the community for enhanced fire safety and emergency response infrastructure. “We need a dedicated fire station here to prevent such disasters in the future,” expressed one of the affected shop owners.
This incident underscores the urgent need for improved fire safety measures in the region to avert future tragedies.