A devastating fire ignited early Tuesday at Hotel Asal Resort in Pahalgam, Anantnag district, officials confirmed. While no fatalities occurred directly from the blaze, an unfortunate incident resulted in the death of an employee from a nearby hotel, who was hit by a reversing fire tender after the firefighting team responded.
The fire, which consumed three structures of the hotel and a vehicle, was fought by several fire tenders. However, responders struggled when multiple LPG cylinder explosions occurred, complicating their efforts to control the flames, officials stated.
The situation was eventually brought under control, but not before substantial damage was inflicted on the property. The cause of the fire remains unknown, with investigations ongoing to determine the origin of this intense outbreak.