Major Fire Breaks Out in Kolkata Hatibagan Market

Publish Date:Mar 22, 2012

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A major fire broke out in Kolkata's Hatibagan Market in the early hours of Thursday, in which large number of shops were reduced to ashes. The fire broke out at around 2:30 am with the flames affecting shops selling meat, fish, fruits and ghee in the sprawling market, the fire brigade officials said. Crores of rupees worth damage was caused to the property. However, there was no report of any casualty or injury. Some people, reported to be trapped inside the market, were rescued later, with the fire largely under control at present.

Altogether 30 fire tenders were pressed into the service to douse the flame, they said. Fire Services Minister Javed Khan, who went to the spot, said the situation was largely under control, adding that the cause of the fire was under investigation. Top police officials, including Commissioner of Kolkata Police R K Pachnanda and DC (North) Vishal Garg were also present at the site. The Rapid Action Force was deployed and traffic on roads leading to the market was controlled.


 

 

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