SRINAGAR: A massive fire broke out in the Palpora area of Noorbagh in Srinagar on Monday morning.

An official said that the fire started from a residential structure in the Rakh Colony area of Palpora Noorbagh.

Around 4-5 structures are engulfed in flames, while teams from the Fire and Emergency Services have rushed to the spot and are trying to douse the fire, official said.

The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, and further details are awaited.