A major fire broke out at Kolkata's Surya Sen market early this morning.
Major fire at Kolkata market A major fire broke out at Kolkata's Surya Sen market early this morning. Feb 27, 2013 08:09 am IST Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email The fire broke out at a multi-storey building in the market in central Kolkata around 5:30 am this morning. 20 fire engines have been used to bring the fire under control. Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email The market houses many shops and several plastic and paper godowns. Many workers stay here overnight. Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email Several people who are trapped inside the building have been rescued. Firefighters used gas-cutters to reach to them. Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email Heavy smoke and narrow lanes leading to the market hampered the rescue work. The only exit gate in the building was blocked due to the fire. Share Twitter WhatsApp Facebook Reddit Email The exact cause of the fire is not known yet but initial report suggests it may have been caused due to a short circuit.
