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Fire guts 35 to 40 shops at Jammu's Shiv Market
A fire engulfed Shiv Market opposite Jammu Railway Station in Jammu.
An estimated 35 to 40 shops were gutted, according to BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa.
No casualties or injuries have been reported, while fire and emergency teams worked to bring the blaze under control.
The cause has not been confirmed, though Randhawa said it reportedly began with a short circuit in one shop and spread to nearby businesses.
The market sells dry fruits and blankets and includes eateries, so the damage affects a range of local businesses.
Officials will assess the full extent of the losses once the situation is under control, and Randhawa said compensation for shopkeepers would be discussed with the administration.
A fire gutted around 35 to 40 shops at Shiv Market opposite Jammu Railway Station.
The blaze broke out in the early hours of Monday and spread to adjoining shops.
No casualties or injuries had been reported at the time of the report.
Fire and emergency services teams worked to bring the blaze under control.
The cause remained unknown, though BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa said it reportedly began with a short circuit in one shop.
- Who
- Shopkeepers and businesses at Shiv Market were affected.
- What
- A fire gutted around 35 to 40 shops. No casualties or injuries had been reported.
- When
- The early hours of Monday. The article was published on October 25, 2026.
- Where
- Shiv Market, opposite Jammu Railway Station in Jammu.
- Why
- The cause remained unknown. BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa said it reportedly began with a short circuit in one shop.
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A fire broke out at Shiv Market opposite Jammu Railway Station.
The blaze spread to adjoining shops, and fire and emergency services teams worked to bring it under control.
- Shops gutted
- Around 35 to 40
- Location
- Shiv Market, opposite Jammu Railway Station
- Casualties
- None reported at the time of the report
- Cause
- Unknown; Randhawa said it reportedly began with a short circuit
- Published
- October 25, 2026
What people are saying
The fire started with a short circuit in one shop and spread rapidly, engulfing surrounding shops.
I also urge the administration to step in as quickly as possible and ensure that compensation is provided without delay