Jammu Shiv Market and Srinagar Kaka Sarai Fires: Why Urban Fire Safety Needs Urgent Attention

J&K Fires Expose Risks in Crowded Markets as Jammu and Srinagar Assess Damage

Rising Fire Incidents in J&K: A Wake-Up Call After Jammu’s Shiv Market and Srinagar’s Kaka Sarai Fires By: News Desk| 25 October 2026 The recent major fire at Shiv Market, Jammu, which reportedly caused extensive property damage, and the devastating fire incident in Kaka Sarai, Karannagar, Srinagar have once again highlighted the growing vulnerability of residential and commercial areas to fire hazards. While investigations generally determine the exact causes, fire officials across India frequently identify a combination of preventable factors behind most urban fire incidents. Why Are Fire Incidents Increasing?…

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J&K on High Alert: NDMA Issues Warning for Forest Fires Due to Dry Weather

J&K on High Alert: NDMA Issues Warning for Forest Fires Due to Dry Weather

NDMA warns of high forest fire risk in J&K amid prolonged dry spell Srinagar, Jan 23: Amid a prolonged dry spell, the (NDMA) has issued a warning of a very high risk of forest fires in Jammu and Kashmir over the next seven days, particularly in the Jammu region. “Very High Forest Fire Risk is likely to occur over forest areas in J&K in the next seven days. In case of emergency, dial 112,” said NDMA. The warning is valid until 11 am on January 30. Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF),…

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