Srinagar, Oct 7: A massive blaze has broken out in Parimpora locality, adjacent to Fruit Mandi, engulfing several residential houses.

Reports said that the blaze broke out this afternoon and soon after engulfed several residential houses besides few other structures. The fire tenders are on spot, however the flames continued to rage – when this report was being filed.

A Fire and Emergency Services official said that efforts are on to douse off the flames. “We have sent eleven fire tenders to the spot, he said adding however it may take time as the fire has spread to several structures.” gns