J-K: Old Houseboat gutted in the fire incident in Char Chinari, authorities douse the blaze
Jan 17, 2026
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 17 : A fire erupted on Saturday in an old, non-usable houseboat at Kabutar Khana, Char Chinari in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
Following the incident, officials from Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES), along with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), were deployed to contain the blaze.
Upon receiving the information, the River Fire Station of F&ES immediately rushed to the scene and initiated firefighting operations.
The flames were successfully doused in a timely manner, preventing the fire from spreading to nearby structures and houseboats.
No loss of life or injury was reported in the incident, officials added.
