Massive fire near Jammu Railway Station guts around 40 shops in market
A massive fire broke out at Shiv Market near the Jammu Railway Station, destroying approximately 40 shops. No casualties were reported, and officials believe the blaze was triggered by a short circuit.
Why it matters
The incident highlights significant infrastructure and fire safety challenges in densely packed commercial areas, resulting in a major economic blow to local small business owners.
Massive fire near Jammu Railway Station guts around 40 shops in market left Flames billow after a fire broke out at Shiv Market opposite the Jammu Railway Station, in Jammu, October 26, 2026 PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/bmfit2/article71625717.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_26_2026_000014B.jpg - **EDS: SCREENGRAB VIA PTI VIDEOS** Jammu: Flames billow after a fire broke out at Shiv Market opposite the Jammu Railway Station, in Jammu, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. (PTI Photo)(PTI10_26_2026_000014B) The blaze continued to rage for nearly five hours, leaving behind a trail of destruction and dealing a major blow to shopkeepers whose livelihoods depended on the market Jammu A massive fire ripped through a market near the Jammu Railway Station, gutting around 40 shops and reducing a bustling commercial stretch to rubble, officials said on Monday (October 26, 2026). No casualties have been reported in the blaze, which broke out at around 10.30 p.m. in Shiv Market on Sunday (October 25, 2026).
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