Fire breaks out in underground shopping complex in New Market

New Market Fire breaks (symbolic picture)

Kolkata (August 22,2023) : A fire broke out in the underground shopping complex at New Market in Kolkata on Tuesday afternoon. The fire started at around 1:00 PM and quickly spread to the adjoining shops. The fire brigade was called to the scene and brought the fire under control after about an hour. However, the damage to the shops was extensive.

No injuries were reported in the fire. The cause of the fire is not yet known. However, it is suspected that the fire may have been caused by a short circuit. The fire has raised concerns about the safety of underground shopping complexes in Kolkata. The authorities have ordered an investigation into the fire and have said that they will take steps to ensure that such incidents do not happen again.

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