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Nainital School Blaze Guts British-Era Building, No Casualties Reported

Officials cite a likely short circuit in the wooden, British-era structure.

Nainital Sub-Divisional Magistrate Nawazish Khaliq said that the administration received information about the fire at around 7:30 pm.
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Fire Engulfs Nainital’s Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Principal And Son Rescued | Image: X

Overview

  • The fire broke out around 7:15–7:30 pm at Saraswati Shishu Mandir in the China Baba/Mallital area of Nainital.
  • The principal and his son were rescued from inside the premises, with no casualties reported by authorities.
  • Multiple fire tenders from Nainital, Bhimtal and Bhawali, along with an SDRF team, contained the blaze in roughly an hour.
  • Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami monitored the response by video call and ordered fire tenders to remain on site overnight.
  • Officials said the timber construction fueled rapid spread, and an eyewitness said the building also housed a tent house and a hotel.