West Bengal: Fire breaks out at cloth market in Howrah

ANI March 8, 2025 402 views

A significant fire broke out in a cloth market warehouse in Bankra, Howrah district on Friday night. District Fire Officer Ranjan Kumar reported that five fire engines were immediately dispatched to the scene. Local residents provided crucial assistance in extinguishing the blaze. Authorities are currently investigating the exact cause of the fire and assessing potential damages.

"A call was received on Friday night around 8:15 pm" - Ranjan Kumar, District Fire Officer
Howrah, March 8: A fire broke out in a warehouse on the fifth floor of a cloth market in Bankra of the Howrah district on Friday night, a senior fire officer said.

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Major fire erupts in Howrah cloth market warehouse

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Five fire engines rapidly respond to emergency

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Local residents assist firefighting efforts

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Cause of fire still under investigation

District Fire Officer Ranjan Kumar said that five fire engines rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control.

"A call was received on Friday night around 8:15 pm that a fire broke out in the cloth market of Bakara. After this, five fire engines reached the spot. The local people also helped a lot in extinguishing the fire. Information is being collected about how the fire started," Kumar said.

Further investigations are underway.

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Howrah Fire West Bengal Incident Cloth Market Warehouse Ranjan Kumar Bankra Area
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