Democratic Progressive Azad Party chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday has expressed grief on the devastating fire incident at Hazratbal today.

Reportedly the fire broke out in the shopping complex opposite Kashmir university's Sir Syed Gate which spread around and engulfed some residential houses too.

"I am pained to learn about the huge loss in this devastating fire incident.I urge upon the concerned authorities to take stock of the situation in order to provide adequate and immediate relief to those who lost their property." said Azad.