A major fire engulfed parts of Asal Resort in Pahalgam, damaging three structures and a vehicle. While no guests were harmed, a nearby hotel worker died after being struck by a reversing fire tender during firefighting. The cause remains unknown
There were no injuries reported in the fire, which is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit. Firefighters battled the intense flames for over two hours to bring the situation under control. According to the police, the fire erupted suddenly and rapidly spread throughout the flat, trapping a family inside as the flames engulfed the area. The residents screamed for help as the fire quickly intensified.
Hundreds of electric poles fell and power lines snapped due to uprooting of trees resulting in disruption of electricity supply for hours in towns and villages
