Overview
- The blaze began around 2 pm in a storage area inside the Army camp on Auli Road in Joshimath, Chamoli district.
- Firefighters working with Army personnel brought the fire under control in roughly two to two-and-a-half hours.
- Officials reported no injuries or deaths, with significant damage limited to goods and scrap stored in the facility.
- Visual reports indicated about 100 soldiers assisted on site as winds accelerated the spread and external help faced delays due to the terrain.
- The cause remains undetermined, with an official inquiry underway despite one report suggesting an initial spark.