The fire brigade received information about the fire at around 2.30 am, after which 26 vehicles were sent to control the fire. The fire brigade brought the fire under control at around 6 a.m., said the police.
A 60-year-old man and a 55-year-old lady residing in the Mumbra area lost their lives in the incident. Those injured were admitted to the nearby hospital for treatment.
No casualties have been reported in the incident. As soon as information was received, fire tenders were pressed into service and the blaze was brought under control.
Upon receiving information, firefighters, aided by J-K Police and civilians, reached the spot to douse off the fire. Properties worth lakhs of rupees were damaged in the incident.