Allegedly, a power line which is passing over the shops snapped resulting in the fire, which then spread to nearby shops after gas cylinders in the shops exploded.
The fire broke out in the slums of Bagracote area of the city. Six fire tenders rushed to the spot to put the fire under control. A firefighter was injured during the operation. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
The North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) in West Bengal's Siliguri reportedly breached serious lapses in fire safety as the inaugurated Hybrid Critical Unit of the Hospital was deprived of safety equipment.
Champahati (West Bengal) [India], October 21 (ANI): Champahati, one of the largest wholesale firecracker hub in West Bengal, which was badly affected due to lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic over the past two years is gradually slowly limping back to business.
Murshidabad (West Bengal) [India], July 22 (ANI): A forest fire broke out in the Kandi forest area in West Bengal's Murshidabad district on Friday morning.
New Delhi [India], November 1 (ANI): The Supreme Court has set aside the Calcutta High Court order putting a blanket ban on the sale, purchase and use of all kinds of firecrackers in the state during Kali Puja, Diwali celebrations and some other festivities this year to check air pollution a
Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], November 21 (ANI): A fire broke out in a four-storey building in West Bengal's Siliguri on Saturday. The flames were later doused and no casualties were reported.
Asansol (West Bengal) [India], November 15 (ANI): A fire broke out in shanties near Tapsi Baba mod in Asansol on Saturday night. Fire tenders reached the spot and it was later doused.