Fire Breaks Out in Army Tent in Siachen Glacier; 1 Officer Dead, 6 Injured – News18

A fire broke out in an Army tent in Siachen glacier leaving one officer dead and six others injured. Three critically injured jawans were shifted to Chandigarh. The fire was doused before it got to the ammunition tent. A few tents were reportedly damaged in the blaze.

The incident was reported at 3:30 am on Wednesday morning. According to officers, the initial cause behind the fire was a shot circuit. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances that led to the fire.