Shimla, Jan. 7 -- A major fire broke out at the centuries-old palace of the Junga Princely Estate on Wednesday afternoon, causing extensive damage to the historic wooden structure that once served as the headquarters of the Keonthal Princely State.
The blaze engulfed the upper portion of the palace at Purana Junga, under the jurisdiction of Dhalli Police Station, triggering a large-scale firefighting operation.
According to information received by the Junga Police Post at around 1:00 pm, flames were noticed rising from the old palace complex. Police personnel rushed to the spot and immediately alerted the Fire Department. As per the Chief Fire Officer, Shimla, three fire tenders-dispatched from Mall Road, Chhota Shimla and Boileauganj-wer...