Massive Fire Breaks Out At J&K's Sonmarg Market, CM Omar Abdullah Assures Support

A massive fire at a market in Sonmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, damaged 40-50 shops. Six to seven fire tenders extinguished the blaze. CM Omar Abdullah expressed sadness and pledged support to victims.

A fire broke out at the main market in Sonamarg, Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.

Source : Twitter - dcganderbal

As many as 40-50 shops were affected after a massive fire broke out at a market in Jammu and Kashmir's Sonmarg on February 8, an officer said, as quoted by news agency ANI.

According to the information, six to seven fire tenders were deployed to put down the blaze, and the fire has been brought under control.

#WATCH | Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir: Fire breaks out at the main market in Sonamarg. Several fire tenders have reached the spot. Further details awaited. pic.twitter.com/YB5UPgbBRK

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2025

Incharge of fire and emergency services, Ghulam Hassan, said that fire extinguishers were not installed in the shops, inspite being told to the shopkeepers to do so. He said, "The fire is under control...No fire extinguishers were installed in the shops, restaurants...We kept on asking them to install fire extinguishers. Six to seven fire tenders are on the spot...40-45 shops have been involved in the fire..."

#WATCH | Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir: Incharge of fire and emergency services, Ghulam Hassan says, "The fire is under control...No fire extinguishers were installed in the shops, restaurants...We kept on asking them to install fire extinguishers. Six to seven fire tenders are on… https://t.co/N6gwuwN9ne pic.twitter.com/rOIHmYSZni

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2025

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said he was in constant touch with the local administration to ensure all possible assistance.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), official handle of the office of the Chief Minister, Jammu and Kashmir posted, "Deeply saddened by the devastating fire incident in the Sonamarg market. My office is in constant touch with the local administration to ensure all possible assistance reaches those in need. My thoughts and prayers are with the affected families and businesses. In this difficult time, we stand in solidarity with you and will do everything possible to support your recovery."

Deeply saddened by the devastating fire incident in the Sonamarg market. My office is in constant touch with the local administration to ensure all possible assistance reaches those in need. My thoughts and prayers are with the affected families and businesses. In this difficult…

— Office of Chief Minister, J&K (@CM_JnK) February 8, 2025