Jammu and Kashmir: Massive fire breaks out in Hotel Pamposh in Srinagar; 5 fire tenders present at the spot, rescue underway

Massive fire breaks out in Hotel Pamposh in Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. 5 fire tenders present at the spot, rescue underway.

The fire has broken out at a six-storey hotel in Srinagar's Regal Chowk where many private firms have their offices. The top floor of the hotel is completely gutted.

The fire has been largely controlled, officials said, adding no one was injured or trapped inside the building. The firemen are trying to control the blaze at Srinagar's famous Hotel Pamposh, officials added.

The smoke blowing high out of the hotel could be seen on the sky. Firemen were trying to reach the sixth floor to prevent the fire from spreading to the other floors. The hotel had been evacuated.

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