Massive fire at Kolkata's Hatibagan market

A massive fire broke out at north Kolkata's Hatibagan market at around 2:30 am on Thursday. It took 32 fire engines over five hours to bring it under control.

  • A massive fire broke out at north Kolkata's Hatibagan market at around 2:30 am on Thursday.
    A massive fire broke out at north Kolkata's Hatibagan market at around 2:30 am on Thursday.
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  • It took 32 fire engines over five hours to bring it under control.
    It took 32 fire engines over five hours to bring it under control.
  • According to reports, while several shops were gutted in the fire, there were no injuries or casualties.
    According to reports, while several shops were gutted in the fire, there were no injuries or casualties.
  • Hatibagan market is one of the oldest and most-congested markets in the city. It is located near a residential area and hence there were fears that it could spread to nearby houses.
    Hatibagan market is one of the oldest and most-congested markets in the city. It is located near a residential area and hence there were fears that it could spread to nearby houses.
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  • This is the third major fire incident in Bengal in the last two days. Yesterday, at least four people were injured in fire at two hospitals.
    This is the third major fire incident in Bengal in the last two days. Yesterday, at least four people were injured in fire at two hospitals.
  • The fire caused significant damage to property
    The fire caused significant damage to property
  • Firefighters working to douse the fire.
    Firefighters working to douse the fire.
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  • Fire fighters look on as the fire subsided
    Fire fighters look on as the fire subsided
  • A man clearing the damage caused by the Hatibagan fire.
    A man clearing the damage caused by the Hatibagan fire.
  • People look on as the fire blazes.
    People look on as the fire blazes.
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