Bulbul Lanker residents hail firefighters
Srinagar, Dec 7: The residents of Bulbul Lanker have hailed the timely efforts of Fire and Emergency Services Department (FESD) staffers in fighting fire in the area on Friday at around 2.20 PM.
The residents said the spread of fire was prevented by the timely action and efforts of firefighters from Nawab Bazar post who instantly rushed to the area. "If the firefighters were not reached on time, the fire will have damaged more houses," a local resident said. Three houses were partially gutted in the incident.
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