West Bengal: Fire at thermocol godown in Howrah kills one, probe underway

ANI April 6, 2025 359 views

A devastating fire broke out at a thermocol godown in Howrah, West Bengal, resulting in one confirmed fatality. Emergency services responded quickly, deploying six fire tenders to control the blaze in the industrial premises. District Fire Officer S Majumdar confirmed the fire was extinguished and an investigation is underway to determine its origin. Authorities are still working to identify the deceased and understand the circumstances of this tragic industrial accident.

"The fire has been doused" - S Majumdar, District Fire Officer
Howrah, April 5: A fire broke out at a thermocol godown in Howrah on Saturday, claiming one life, an official said.

Key Points

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Fire erupted in industrial premises with significant property damage

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Six fire tenders successfully controlled the blaze

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Investigation ongoing to determine exact cause of incident

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One unidentified victim recovered from the site

As per the officials, the blaze, which erupted in the industrial premises, was brought under control after six fire tenders rushed to the scene.

Speaking to ANI, District Fire Officer (DFO) S Majumdar said, "6 fire tenders reached the spot. The fire has been doused."

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire.

"The cause of the fire will be known after investigation. One body has been recovered. It was a factory," DFO Majumdar said.

The identity of the deceased has not yet been released.

More details are awaited as officials continue their probe into the incident.

Reader Comments

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Priya M.
So tragic 😢 My heart goes out to the victim's family. These industrial accidents keep happening - when will authorities enforce stricter safety measures?
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Rahul K.
Thermocol is highly flammable! I hope they investigate if proper fire safety protocols were being followed. 6 fire tenders suggests it was a major blaze.
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Sunita P.
The article could have provided more details about the victim. Were they a worker? So sad either way. May their soul rest in peace.
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Arjun S.
Respectfully, the reporting feels a bit rushed. Would have liked to see more context about the industrial area's safety record or similar past incidents.
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Meena R.
Firefighters did an amazing job containing this! 👏 Hope the investigation leads to better safety standards so no more lives are lost this way.
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Deepak N.
This is why we need regular fire safety audits for all industrial units. One life lost is one too many. Condolences to the family.

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Howrah Fire West Bengal Industrial Accident Thermocol Godown Blaze Industrial Safety
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