STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: A fire broke out in the main building of the Civil Secretariat on Wednesday, but was immediately brought under control.
The fire was reported from the retiring room of the Vice Chairperson of the Khadi and Village Industries Board, Dr Hina Bhat.
Setting an example of gallant leadership, Director General, Fire and Emergency Services Department of J&K, himself led from the front to fight the fire. A quick and speedy response of sleuths of Fire Services very ably controlled the fire and averted huge loss of life and property.
This was for the first time that an officer of the rank of ADGP (Chief of Fire & Emergency Services) himself led such an operation from the front to keep the moral of the troops high, who participated in this operation demonstrating all skills and professionalism without bothering about their own life and safety. The act of Fire Services sleuths has been widely appreciated by all.
When contacted, Dr Hina Bhat, said, “I noticed the fire in her retiring room after sensing the smell of burning wires and alerted the staff.”
“The fire service was informed, and we also tried to douse the flames using the fire extinguishers,” she said, indicating that the fire was apparently caused by a short circuit.
