West Bengal: Massive fire at Howrah’s market, damages over 50 shops

A massive fire broke out at Mangla Haat in Howrah, West Bengal in the early hours of Friday. Almost 50 shops have been reported to be burnt in the fire. According to the officials, a total of 18 fire tenders have rushed to the spot to douse the flames.

As per Ranjan Kumar Ghosh, Divisional Fire Officer, Howrah present at the spot said, “Soon after they got the information, the fire tender rushed to the spot. Currently, 18 fire tenders are at the spot. There are no casualties so far. Operation is underway, fire will be extinguished soon.”

Meanwhile, the local shopkeepers from the area alleged that the fire has led to the damaged of hundreds of shops. However, no casualties have been reported so far from the blaze.