Fire Guts Old Shed at Doda Sheep Breeding Complex
A fire erupted at the District Sheep Breeding Complex in Doda, J&K, destroying old records and equipment. Investigation is underway.
A sudden blaze broke out at the District Sheep Breeding Complex in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, early Saturday morning, triggering an emergency response from local fire services to prevent the flames from spreading further across the facility.
Early Morning Chaos
The incident occurred around 6:00 AM, catching the department by surprise. According to Dr. Mohammad Ilyas, a veterinary surgeon with the Sheep Husbandry Department, the fire originated in one of the complex's older sheds. As soon as the smoke and flames were spotted, the fire department was alerted and dispatched engines to the site.
What Was Destroyed?
While the fire caused significant damage to the structure, officials clarified that the affected shed was primarily used to store "dead stock." This included:
- Old departmental records and files.
- An outdated refrigerator.
- Various other obsolete materials belonging to the department.
Thanks to the swift arrival of the fire brigade, the situation was brought under control before it could threaten other critical areas of the breeding complex.
Investigation Underway
The exact trigger for the fire remains a mystery. Dr. Ilyas stated that the cause will only be determined after a thorough official investigation. Furthermore, the total financial loss and the extent of the damage to the records will be assessed once the site is safe for officials to access and review the remains.
"A fire has broken out in the complex's old shed, which housed dead stock—meaning old records, an old refrigerator, and other dead stock belonging to the department. The fire broke out here at around 6 o'clock, after which we called the fire department, and they arrived at the scene," Dr. Ilyas told ANI.
Recent Blazes in the Region
This incident follows another fire-related emergency in the region. Earlier this Monday, a forest fire was reported in Drabshalla, located near the boundary of the Kishtwar and Doda districts. That incident required a dedicated operation by the Forest Department to contain the blaze and prevent it from ravaging the local greenery.