Anantnag, Sept. 21 -- A massive fire broke out in Khush Roi Kalan village of Anantnag district due to an electrical short circuit, gutting two houses, the Indian Army's Chinar Corps said on Sunday.

According to a post on X by Chinar Corps, the fire, which started on September 20, spread rapidly, but troops immediately swung into action, doused the flames and rescued residents, preventing further loss of life and property.

Chinar Corps in the post wrote, "China Corps On 20 Sep 25, a massive fire broke out in Khush Roi Kalan village of Anantnag district due to an electrical short circuit. Two houses were completely gutted and the fire was fast spreading. Chinar Warriors immediately swung into action and rendered swift assistance by dousin...