Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Fire Partially Damages Mata Vaishno Devi Helipad Terminal in Reasi
A fire started at a helipad terminal in Katra early Sunday.
The terminal helps pilgrims travel to the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine.
The fire began at about 3:15 a.m.
and was controlled in around 30 minutes.
Staff, security personnel, and emergency workers helped stop the flames.
The terminal was closed when the fire happened.
No one was reported hurt.
Some computers and a coffee shop were destroyed.
Officials are checking how much damage occurred and investigating the cause.
A fire partially damaged the Mata Vaishno Devi helipad terminal in Katra early Sunday.
The blaze was noticed at approximately 3:15 a.m. and controlled within 30 minutes.
Officials said a short circuit was suspected, while an investigation was also reported underway.
The terminal was closed during the incident, and no casualties were reported.
Ticket-counter computers and a coffee shop were destroyed; officials are assessing the damage.
- 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 ticket-counter computers and a coffee shop.
- When
- Early Sunday at approximately 3:15 a.m.; the fire was controlled within 30 minutes. One report identifies the date as September 20, 2026.
- Where
- A helipad terminal in Katra, Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- Officials said a short circuit was suspected, while an investigation was underway to determine the exact cause.
- Location
- Katra, Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Facility
- Helipad terminal serving pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine
- Incident time
- Approximately 3:15 a.m. on Sunday
- Containment time
- The fire was controlled within 30 minutes
- Casualties
- None reported
- Suspected cause
- A short circuit; the exact cause was under investigation
- Damage
- Ticket-counter computers and a coffee shop were destroyed; assessment is ongoing
