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

Officials say a suspected short circuit in an all‑wood structure caused a fast‑moving blaze that was later brought under control.

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 Tuesday evening around 7:15–7:30 pm at Saraswati Shishu Mandir in the Mallital/China Baba area of Nainital.
  • Fire teams from Nainital, Bhimtal and Bhawali, supported by the State Disaster Response Force, responded and evacuated occupants.
  • SP Jagdish Chandra said the principal and his son were rescued, and authorities reported two people who were trapped were safely saved.
  • Chief Fire Officer Gaurav Kirar said the wooden construction fueled the rapid spread, and officials suspect an electrical short circuit.
  • Timelines for containment varied in official accounts, ranging from about 40 minutes to several hours, with fire tenders kept on site overnight on the chief minister’s direction.