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Massive Fire Breaks Out at Kolkata Market, No Casualties Reported
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News18•20-10-2026, 10:30
Massive Fire Breaks Out at Kolkata Market, No Casualties Reported
- •A fire broke out at a market in the Bagha Jatin area of Kolkata on Monday morning.
- •Fifteen fire tenders were rushed to the spot after the blaze was first spotted around 4:30 am.
- •The fire was successfully brought under control in less than an hour by the fire brigade.
- •No deaths or injuries were reported in the incident, according to official statements.
- •Preliminary investigations suggest that a short circuit may have caused the fire, though the exact cause is yet to be ascertained.
Key Questions Answered
While the exact cause is still being investigated, a preliminary inquiry suggests that the fire that broke out at the Bagha Jatin market was caused by a short circuit.
No, there were no reports of any deaths or injuries resulting from the incident.
Altogether, 15 fire tenders were deployed to control and douse the flames at the market.