Suryaa National Desk: Surya Crime & City Desk, Kolkata: In the early hours of Tuesday, Bagha Jatin Market, a prominent business center in West Bengal's capital Kolkata... Surya Crime & City Desk, Kolkata: A major fire broke out in Bagha Jatin Market, a popular business hub in West Bengal's capital Kolkata, in the wee hours of Tuesday. Around 4:30 in the morning, a huge fire broke out from the shops in the market complex and thick smoke enveloped the surrounding areas. Locals noticed that the fire was spreading rapidly in the market premises and immediately informed the fire department and the local police.
Staff worked with 15 fire engines: Immediately after receiving the information, the fire department officials rushed 15 fire engines to the spot and accelerated the rescue operations. The firemen had to work hard for hours to bring the fire under control due to the narrow market streets. Finally, the fire was brought under control without spreading to the surrounding residential areas and the threat was averted. Heavy Property Damage – Missed Life: In this accident, many shops and their goods were completely burnt and caused heavy property damage.
But since it was early morning, there was no rush in the market and no traders were sleeping at the shops, so there was no loss of life or injuries. According to preliminary information, the fire officials believe that the accident may have occurred due to an electrical short circuit, while the police have registered a case and are investigating the exact cause of the accident.