Overview
- The blaze broke out around 9 p.m. Thursday at Jain Resort near the Sam Sand Dunes, according to police and local reports.
- Five luxury tents were destroyed and several others were damaged as strong desert winds drove the flames across the camp area.
- All guests were evacuated without injury because most tourists were attending an outdoor cultural programme away from the tents.
- Resort staff, tourists, and local residents used sand and water tankers to control the fire before authorities brought it under control in roughly 30 minutes.
- Police said an electrical short circuit is the likely cause pending forensic examination by the FSL, and an assessment of losses is underway.