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On Tuesday evening major fire broke out inside cash counting building which is situated near Mata Vaishno Devi temple complex in Katra in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. The officials mentioned that no person was injured when the fire broke inside a cash counting room in Kalika Bhavan, which is adjacent to the sanctum sanctorum. Officials also said that some cash and documents were destroyed.
The Senior Superintendent of Police of Reasi district, Mr. Shailender Singh told NDTV that, “We got a call around 4.30 pm. Initial reports suggest the fire broke out due to electric (short) circuit.” The building suffered significant damage, some parts had been completely burned down. The fire took place around 4.15 pm it burned for about 45 minutes before being brought under control at around 5 pm. No deaths have been reported.
Mr. Singh added, “Station House Officer Reasi rescued people who trapped inside the fire. Some suffered minor injuries and have been given medical attention.” Further he mentioned that, CEO of the Vaishno Devi Shrine board had reached the spot and was assessing damages. “We will know what caused the fire after further investigation.”
State Union Minister of Reasi District Mr. Jitendra Singh said that he has spoken to the Collector and been told that the situation was being resolved.