Buzzbytes,Anantnag, Jan 09: In a devastating incident early this morning, a massive fire erupted in the boat colony area of Khanabal, located in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. As per initial reports, the blaze originated from a residential house around 02:30 am, swiftly engulfing ten adjacent residential structures.Upon receiving the distress call, the Fire & Emergency Department promptly dispatched teams to the location. Collaborating seamlessly with local police forces and residents, they managed to contain and extinguish the inferno, preventing further widespread destruction.While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, authorities are assessing the extent of the damage caused and ensuring that affected families receive necessary support and assistance.This unfortunate incident underscores the critical role of timely intervention by emergency services and community collaboration in mitigating such calamities. Further updates on the situation are awaited as investigations continue.