Srinagar, Dec 4 : Fire and Emergency Services Department has urged public not to disrupt firefighting operations after reports of alleged disruption by the public during a fire mishap at Sherbagh Kanlibagh in Baramulla district last night.
“On 03.12.2023 at 21:24 Hrs., Fire & Emergency Services Control Room Sopore received a fire call regarding a fire at Kanlibagh, Baramulla where one three-storeyed, concrete/wooden residential-cum-commercial building was involved in fire. The ground floor of the building was used for residential purpose, whileas the Ist and 2nd floor of the building was used by two Joinery Mills. The FCR Sopore immediately deputed the fire tenders alongwith the crew to the spot from Fire Station Baramulla”, reads a statement issued to GNS.
“As it was a major fire, the reinforcement was also made by Fire Station Old Town Baramulla/Sangrama/Seelu/Sopore/Rohama and accordingly the fire was controlled in the shortest possible time.”
“Apart from some disruptive elements interfering in firefighting operations, fire service received good cooperation from Police, Army and General Public”, the statement reads adding “It is again reiterated that the Public should desist from approaching fire scene and should not disrupt firefighting operations.”
Notably, it was alleged that some locals expressed their resentment over alleged delay by the Fire and Emergency Services Department while reaching the site to douse off the flames. (GNS)
