Srinagar, 30 November: Several lives were saved by Army personnel, after a factory was engulfed in the fire that broke out in the Industrial area Lassipora of Pulwama district.

As per reports Army’s 44 RR headquarters Lassipora recieved a distress call at 09:55 pm on 29 Nov 21 ,regarding the breakout of fire in the nearby factory named ” STALWART PLASTICS” .

Soon the quick reaction team from 44RR immediately rushed to the incident place and firstly on priority, all the civilians were safely evacuated and given first aid.

Thereafter, The yeam started actions for controlling the fire from spreading further.

By the time team from Distt Fire Deptt reached the location, QRTs of 44RR had successfully evacuated the civilians & had contained the fire from further spreading to neighbouring factories.

Later, along with the team from Distt Fire Deptt, the fire was successfully doused off by 11:30 pm.