The fire broke out opposite Chorbagan pandal
The site of the blaze is located opposite Chorbagan Durga Puja, which was in the news following a stampede during the festival that killed 19 people on Oct 17. The alert was received around 9:45 am on Sunday, prompting the immediate dispatch of two fire engines to the scene, according to sources. Locals reported that the fire started around 9:30 am.
Initial attempts were made by neighbours to douse the flames before emergency services arrived. Firefighters initially poured water from the exterior to contain the blaze, subsequently entering the premises once the fire was partially subdued. They managed to fully extinguish the flames after nearly an hour of sustained efforts.
Kolkata: A fire broke out on the ground floor of a two-storey house in the Chorbagan area on Sunday morning, triggering panic across the neighbourhood as dense smoke engulfed the surroundings.
No casualties or injuries were reported as the lone resident had gone to the market. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
Her son, Aditya Aggarwal, an advocate who stays elsewhere and visits periodically along with his brother, said several of his important legal documents and his mother’s jewellery, electronic items and sarees were destroyed. However, substantial property damage occurred inside the residence. The house is primarily occupied by Sangita Prasad. Download the TOI App.