A massive fire broke out in Kishtwar on Wednesday, leaving seven people injured and six residential houses severely damaged, officials confirmed.
Medical Superintendent Yudhveer Singh said that the injured were rushed to the District Hospital, Kishtwar. Four of them, who sustained critical burn injuries, were later shifted to the Government Medical College in Doda for advanced treatment.
“Eight injured in the fire incident were brought to the District Hospital, Kishtwar. Four among them who are critically injured have been shifted to Government Medical College, Doda,” Singh told ANI.
Kishtwar MLA Shagun Parihar described the incident as “unfortunate” and confirmed that the blaze has been brought under control.
“It is a very unfortunate incident that around six houses caught fire in Kishtwar. About seven people have been injured and admitted to hospital. The fire has now been controlled,” Parihar said.
Authorities are still assessing the extent of damage, and further details are awaited.
