A devastating fire broke out in Mulwarwan village, Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday afternoon, leaving 68 houses in ruins. According to police, the blaze caused widespread destruction, forcing many families out of their homes and in urgent need of assistance.

Locals from the affected village expressed their distress and called on the government for help. "It is a very difficult situation. Everything has been burnt…The government should give something and help," said a family member whose house was destroyed in the fire.

Another resident described the moment the fire began, stating, "After 2 o'clock yesterday, this incident happened here. Now, they were spending the night under the roof. Some are still in the fields. Today, the district administration has brought some tents here. Some people have been provided tents here." He further added, "They will spend the night here. Some people are on the roads...Some are in the jungle. Because it is the winter season, people cannot stay outside."

Winter has worsened the hardship for those displaced. An elderly woman, affected by the disaster, shared her struggle: "It is very difficult. I don't know. I don't know what to do. I am old, I have a lot of problems. I am in a bad condition. I am not able to sleep. I am very tired."

Local authorities quickly responded to the crisis. The district administration began providing temporary shelters and relief materials, including food, clothing, and medical supplies, to the affected families.

Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan said, "After receiving the calls we sent our disaster management teams to the spot. Earlier, we got to know that 40 houses have been affected by the fire. However, today we found out that 68 houses have been affected...We will start the relief and rehabilitation work from now onwards."

Efforts to help the displaced residents are in full swing, with immediate relief measures being implemented. The administration has also initiated the rehabilitation process, which includes providing temporary shelters, financial assistance to families, and reinforcing security to ensure their safety.

Authorities are working constantly to support the affected families and restore stability in the area after this major fire disaster.