Srinagar, May 11: A Darul Uloom seminary suffered damage in a fire incident at Iqbal Colony Naik Bagh area of Nowgam in Srinagar on Monday, officials said.

According to locals, the fire broke out in the upper storey of the seminary namely 'Darul Uloom Imdadiya' building, triggering panic in the congested locality as flames and smoke engulfed a portion of the structure.
Students present inside the Darul Uloom were safely evacuated after the fire erupted, while locals and seminary staff initially attempted to control the flames before the arrival of firefighting teams.
Officials said multiple fire tenders rushed to the spot and launched an operation to douse the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby residential structures in the densely populated area.
The upper floor of the seminary reportedly suffered significant damage in the incident.
Preliminary reports suggested that the fire may have been caused by a short circuit, although the exact cause would be confirmed after assessment by concerned authorities.
The incident created panic in the locality due to the congested nature of the area and the close proximity of residential houses surrounding the seminary.
Police and Fire and Emergency Services personnel were present at the site, while efforts continued for some time to completely extinguish the flames and secure the structure.
No loss of life or injury was reported in the incident.