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Fire Breaks Out Near One of India's Holiest Shrines Vaishno Devi in Jammu – Video

Thick black smoke was seen bellowing from the temple complex, which not only houses the shrine of Hindu goddess Vaishno but also has accommodation for visitors to stay in.
Sputnik

A fire broke out in India's famous Vaishno Devi temple complex on Tuesday, prompting firemen and security officials to rush to the site.

The blaze has damaged the cash-counting room of the temple. No casualties have so far been reported. It's thought electric wiring is responsible. 

Videos showing the blaze have appeared on social media.

​The local police say the situation is now under control. 

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