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Army, SDRF Battle Overnight Blaze in Jammu & Kashmir's Dachhan Village

A major fire broke out in the congested Thachna village of Dachhan, Jammu & Kashmir, engulfing several houses. The Indian Army, Jammu & Kashmir Police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local residents are engaged in a continuous effort to control and extinguish the blaze. Officials reported that fire service teams were rushed to the spot, LPG cylinders were removed from nearby houses to prevent escalation, and two Naib Tehsildars were deputed to coordinate. The cause of the fire remains unknown as relief operations continue.

Key Points: Fire in Dachhan's Thachna Village | Army & SDRF Response

  • Multi-agency firefighting effort
  • 5-6 houses completely engulfed
  • LPG cylinders safely removed
  • Cause of fire undetermined
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J-K: Army, SDRF continue to extinguish fire in Dachhan's Thachna village

Indian Army, SDRF, police & locals work to extinguish a major fire that engulfed multiple houses in congested Thachna village, Dachhan, Jammu & Kashmir.

"The houses... are congestidly built. A fire broke out in a big house and spread through the entire village. - Sunil Sharma, BJP Leader"

Kishtwar, January 2

The Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, State Disaster Response Force, and local residents are continuously working to control and extinguish the remaining fire, which erupted in Dachhan's Thachna village last night.

The fire engulfed several houses during the late hours of Thursday.

The Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local residents are continuously working to control and extinguish the remaining fire.

Earlier, the district administration rushed fire service teams to the spot and has been in constant coordination with the Army and Police since receiving the information.

Two Naib Tehsildars were deputed to the spot, and LPG cylinders have been safely removed from nearby houses to prevent further damage, the officials said.

Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and BJP Leader Sunil Sharma, on Thursday night, said that the fire ignited in a big house and spread throughout the village.

"The houses in the Thachna village in Dachhan are congestidly built. A fire broke out in a big house and spread through the entire village. At least 5-6 houses have been completely engulfed in the blaze. People are manually trying to extinguish the fire. We are trying to control the fire in the house where it started," he said.

The locals, along with the rescue teams, are trying to put out the blaze with relief operations underway.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

Further details are awaited.

- ANI

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Priya S
The prompt removal of LPG cylinders was a very smart move by the administration. That could have caused a much bigger tragedy. Good coordination between civil and military authorities. Thoughts with the affected families.
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Rohit P
This highlights a major issue in our hill villages - congested construction with wood and other flammable materials. Once a fire starts, it spreads like wildfire. Need better urban planning and fire safety awareness in these areas.
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Sarah B
While the response seems coordinated, it's worrying that people had to rely on manual efforts initially. Remote villages need better firefighting infrastructure. Hope the cause is found and lessons are learned to prevent future incidents.
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Vikram M
Jai Hind to our armed forces and rescue personnel. They are always the first to respond, whether it's the border or a disaster in a remote village. The spirit of the locals helping is also commendable. Stay strong, Dachhan!
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Kavya N
Winter season, use of heaters and faulty wiring could be a cause. Hope the administration provides immediate relief - blankets, temporary shelter, and food - to those who lost their homes. The real test is the rehabilitation now.

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