Siliguri Bidhan Market Fire: Massive Blaze Erupts at Cloth Shop, Spreads to Nearby Stores (Watch Video)
By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: September 28, 2024 20:34 IST2024-09-28T14:13:33+5:302024-09-28T20:34:08+5:30
fire broke out at Bidhan Market in Siliguri on Saturday, causing damage to 25 shops. Fortunately, no casualties have ...
Siliguri Bidhan Market Fire: Massive Blaze Erupts at Cloth Shop, Spreads to Nearby Stores (Watch Video)
fire broke out at Bidhan Market in Siliguri on Saturday, causing damage to 25 shops. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported.
VIDEO | A fire broke out in Siliguri's Bidhan Market. The fire started at around 10.30 AM from a cloth shop and quickly spread to five adjoining shops. Firefighting efforts underway.#Siliguri
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Ajit Ghosh, Fire Officer at the Siliguri Fire Station, confirmed that the fire has been brought under control. He stated that the damaged shops were primarily cloth and readymade garment retailers.
"The fire has been brought under control. Around 25 shops have been damaged. The reason behind the fire is yet to be ascertained, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause," Ghosh said.
Raju Saha, Joint Secretary of Bidhan Market, added, "A total of 14 shops have been completely burnt, while 11 shops were damaged in the fire. The loss incurred due to the fire is yet to be ascertained."
(With Inputs from Agencies)
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