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Jammu Transport Nagar Oil Tanker Fire Brought Under Control

The incident underscores high fire risk in a crowded tanker‑jhuggi cluster near the RTO office.

Overview

  • An oil tanker caught fire near the RTO office in Jammu’s Transport Nagar, and the flames spread to several nearby tankers.
  • Fire crews reached the site with several tenders and contained the blaze in about an hour, officials said.
  • Two tankers were completely gutted, while others sustained damage during the spread of the fire.
  • No injuries have been reported so far, according to updates relayed by PTI.
  • The cause remains unknown, and officials note the area’s dense mix of parked tankers and makeshift homes increases the risk of rapid fire spread.