Fire Breaks Out at Military Camp in Uttarakhand's Chamoli District

Incident at the Military Store

A fire erupted on Friday at a storage facility within a military camp located in Jyotirmath, Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, as reported by a police official. D.S. Rawat, the officer in charge of Jyotirmath police station, indicated that the blaze consumed scrap materials stored inside the facility on Auli Road. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported from the incident.

Rapid Response to the Fire

According to Rawat, the fire broke out around 2 PM and quickly spread, posing a threat to nearby buildings and populated areas. Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, firefighters acted swiftly and collaborated with military personnel to manage the crisis.

Containment and Investigation

The police station chief mentioned that after approximately two hours of effort, the fire was brought under control, preventing it from spreading to surrounding residential areas and other parts of the military camp. An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the fire.