Three tourists were killed and eight others had to be rescued after the fire that broke out at a Houseboat on Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar district on Saturday, police said on Sunday. Dal Lake Fire: Three Bangladeshi Tourists Killed, Eight Others Rescued After Blaze Erupts at House Boats in Srinagar (Watch Videos).
Dal Lake houseboat fire: A fire erupted at Dal Lake in Sri Nagar, damaging houseboats worth crores. No casualties occurred; tourists were safely rescued. The fire, originating near Ghat number 9 around 5:15 am, destroyed around six houseboats. The cause remains unknown as authorities investigate. The incident highlights the need for improved safety measures and stricter regulations in these luxurious, popular tourist spots.