Srinagar, Feb. 10 -- As per the details, the fire began at Hotel Sounsar and quickly spread to neighbouring establishments of the scenic Sonamarg market.

Eyewitnesses recounted scenes of chaos and terror as flames engulfed the market area. "It was like an apocalypse unfolding before our eyes. The flames were out of control, and people were running in every direction," said one shopkeeper, still in shock from the ordeal.

Another resident described the harrowing experience, saying it felt like the whole town was burning. "I was terrified, but I'm grateful everyone made it out safely," he said.

While the material damage is immense, the swift evacuation efforts ensured that, miraculously, no lives were lost and no injuries were reported. ...