J&K: Fire damages Mata Vaishno Devi helipad terminal in Reasi
A fire caused by a suspected short circuit damaged a helipad terminal in Katra, the base camp for the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. No casualties were reported, and the fire was extinguished within 30 minutes.
Why it matters
The site is a major transit point for thousands of pilgrims, making the safety and operational status of the facility a matter of public interest.
NEW DELHI: A fire broke out at a helipad terminal in Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, early Sunday, officials said.The fire started around 3:15 am, apparently due to a short circuit, and was brought under control within 30 minutes through the joint efforts of terminal staff, security personnel and fire and emergency services, officials said, according to…
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