J-K: Massive fire engulfs scrap yard in Udhampur

Fire tenders have reached the spot, and operations are on to douse the flames, they said.

According to fire officials, a scrap yard in Rathain village, located in the Udhampur region of Jammu and Kashmir, caught fire massively. According to them, firefighters have arrived at the scene and are working to put out the fire.

"Fire broke out in a scrap yard. As soon as we received information, our fire brigade teams responded to it. We are trying to ensure that the fire does not spread further...," Assistant Director of Fire and Emergency Department Udhampur, Sarvesh Langer said, speaking to ANI in the early hours of Thursday.

Further details are awaited.

(With Inputs from ANI)

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