Massive Fire Guts Residential House in Nehama, Kulgam; No Casualties Reported

KULGAM, Febuary 07,2026 — A major fire incident late Saturday afternoon resulted in extensive damage to a residential property in the Nehama area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials confirmed.

The blaze, which broke out under mysterious circumstances, quickly engulfed the structure, prompting an immediate emergency response from local authorities.

Upon receiving the report, teams from the Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) rushed to the scene to initiate a frantic firefighting operation, successfully preventing the flames from spreading to neighboring homes in the densely populated locality.

Despite their rapid intervention, the residential house was significantly gutted by the intensity of the fire, leaving the structure in ruins.

While the cause of the fire remains unknown and is currently under investigation, officials have provided a silver lining, stating there were no immediate reports of casualties or injuries resulting from the mishap.

Local residents have expressed concern over the incident as authorities work to determine the exact origin of the blaze and assess the total economic loss incurred by the affected family.