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Video: Massive fire breaks out in Kolkata market

Kolkata - 20 fire tenders have been working to douse the fire.

By PTI

Published: Sun 16 Sep 2018, 6:32 AM

Last updated: Sun 16 Sep 2018, 10:39 AM

A fire broke out at Bagree market in the congested Burrabazar area in central Kolkata early Sunday, fire brigade sources said.
The fire broke out at a building housing shops in the market at around 2.30 am, sources said.

Massive fire breaks out at Kolkata market, 30 fire engines at spot https://t.co/o2oSZliE7y pic.twitter.com/SzvVztGNWG
- NDTV Videos (@ndtvvideos) September 16, 2018

20 fire tenders have been working to douse the fire, the sources said adding that a ladder has been brought to reach the top of the five-storied building, sources said, adding no casualty has been reported as yet.
Fire Brigade Director General and senior police officers too reached the spot.

Kolkata: Latest visuals from Bagri Market in Canning Street where a fire broke out in the early hours today. No injuries reported. #WestBengal pic.twitter.com/L28XjP0JRg
- ANI (@ANI) September 16, 2018

#BIGNEWS: A massive fire broke out last night at a building in central #Kolkata's #BagriMarket area. Nearly 30 fire engines had to douse the fire in #CanningStreet. There have been no reports of injuries. pic.twitter.com/iadwGkeIYQ
- NEWS9 (@NEWS9TWEETS) September 16, 2018

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