Blaze in the Heart of Kolkata: Firefighters Battle Fierce Flames

A significant fire erupted in Terreti Bazar, Kolkata, affecting a commercial building on Rabindra Sarani. Fifteen fire engines are tackling the blaze, suspected to be caused by an electrical short circuit. No casualties reported, but visibility is severely impacted due to thick smoke.

A major fire erupted at a commercial building in the Terreti Bazar area of central Kolkata on Monday evening, officials confirmed.

The incident, reported around 8 p.m., led to the deployment of fifteen fire engines to control the flames. The building, situated on Rabindra Sarani, was known to contain wooden equipment, which has intensified the blaze.

No casualties have been reported so far, though firefighting efforts are hampered by thick black smoke, significantly reducing visibility. Authorities suspect an electrical short circuit as the potential cause of the fire.

(With inputs from agencies.)