A devastating fire broke out in Kashpath village near the Line of Control in the Tulail area of Gurez, Bandipora district. Wooden structures caused the blaze to spread swiftly, damaging 15 buildings, including residential homes, before fire services could bring it under control.

Bandipora district faced a harrowing incident on Saturday as a massive blaze erupted in Kashpath village, located near the Line of Control in the Tulail area of Gurez, officials confirmed.

The Fire and Emergency Services (FES) reported that the fire spread rapidly throughout the neighborhood due to the predominance of wooden structures.

A total of 15 structures, including residential houses, were reportedly damaged in the inferno, which has since been contained, according to officials.