Srinagar, Feb. 22 -- - A private school building was damaged partially in a fire mishap in Dardpora Lolab area in North Kashmir's Kupwara district.

News agency GNS reported that a school building 'Al-Falah Public School' caught fire this morning, following which fire and emergency department reached the site.

The fire was brought under control after persistent efforts by the fire and emergency services department assisted by locals.

Confirming it, a police official said that the school building has got partially damaged in the incident. "We have taken cognizance of the incident for further investigations", the official further said.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from The Kashmir Observer....