Massive fire engulfs hotel in Kashmir’s tourist hub Gulmarg

BARAMULLA — A devastating fire erupted at a hotel in the renowned tourist destination of Gulmarg, located in northern Kashmir’s Baramulla district, on Wednesday morning, prompting swift emergency response efforts.

According to reports received here, the fire engulfed the Pine Palace Platinum hotel in Gulmarg, casting a pall over the popular tourist spot.

Emergency services, including fire tenders, rushed to the scene to contain the blaze, which posed a significant threat to the hotel and surrounding structures.

A police officer quoted by a local news agency stated that efforts to extinguish the fire are underway. The cause of the fire remains unknown at present, with authorities actively investigating the incident.