Srinagar, Feb. 24 -- The official said the first incident occurred in Rajbagh Srinagar, while the second took place in Eidgah, Srinagar.

The official further said that five residential houses were damaged in the Kursu Rajbagh that rendered several families homeless.

Later in the afternoon, another massive fire erupted in the Eidgah area, engulfing four residential houses. "During the operation to control the flames, three firefighters, identified as Mohammad Yaqoob Sofi and Fayaz Ahmad, and Aftab Alam sustained injuries," he said.

Meanwhile, firefighters along with local residents collectively douse the flames to prevent spreading of fire.

"An investigation has been initiated to ascertain the cause of both fire incidents," said an off...