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Fire Partially Damages Mata Vaishno Devi Helipad Terminal
A fire broke out at a helipad terminal in Katra early Sunday.
The terminal is used by pilgrims traveling to the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine.
Officials said the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit.
It started at about 3:15 a.m.
Staff, security workers, and emergency personnel controlled the fire in about 30 minutes.
Nobody was hurt because the terminal was closed at the time.
Some ticket-counter computers and a coffee shop were destroyed.
Officials are still checking the full extent of the damage.
A fire partially damaged the Mata Vaishno Devi helipad terminal in Katra early Sunday.
The blaze began at approximately 3:15 a.m. and was controlled within 30 minutes.
Officials said the fire apparently resulted from a short circuit.
No casualties were reported, and the terminal was closed during the incident.
Some ticket-counter computers and a coffee shop were destroyed; damage assessment is ongoing.
- Who
- Terminal staff, security personnel, and fire and emergency services personnel responded; no casualties were reported.
- What
- A fire partially damaged a helipad terminal, destroying some ticket-counter computers and a coffee shop.
- Where
- A helipad terminal in Katra, Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- When
- Early Sunday at approximately 3:15 a.m.; the fire was controlled within 30 minutes.
- Why
- Officials said the fire apparently began because of a short circuit.
Key facts
- Location
- Katra, Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Incident time
- Approximately 3:15 a.m. on Sunday
- Response time
- The fire was controlled within 30 minutes
- Casualties
- None reported
- Suspected cause
- An apparent short circuit
- Damage
- Some ticket-counter computers and a coffee shop were destroyed
- Assessment
- Officials are assessing the extent of the damage
Sources
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