West Bengal: Fire breaks out at electronics warehouse in Kolkata, no casualties reported
Kolkata, November 15
A major fire broke out at an electronics warehouse on Ezra Street in Kolkata on Saturday morning.
Several fire tenders rushed to the spot, and firefighters are currently working to bring the blaze under control.
Director General of West Bengal Fire & Emergency Services, Ranvir Kumar, said that the situation is under control.
He said that because the warehouse stored electrical and electronic items, large plumes of smoke were seen billowing from burning warehouse.
A total of 20 fire tenders and 9 water jets are being used in the operation. Fortunately, there has been no loss of life.
Speaking to ANI, Ranvir Kumar said, "The situation is under control, more or less...Fire is confined. Since there are electrical and electronic goods inside, the fumes are massive. 20 fire tenders are working here with 9 jets. There is no loss of life here."
Further details on the incident are still awaited.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Ezra Street has so many old buildings and warehouses. The authorities should conduct regular fire safety audits in these commercial areas. Good that the fire department responded quickly though.
The toxic fumes from burning electronics must be terrible for the surrounding residential areas. Hope they've evacuated nearby buildings and people are wearing masks. Health hazards from such fires can be long-term.
Our fire services deserve appreciation! 20 fire tenders and 9 water jets deployed shows they're taking this seriously. Hope the warehouse had proper insurance. Electronics warehouse fires cause massive financial losses.
While I'm relieved there are no casualties, I'm concerned about the environmental impact. Burning electronics release harmful chemicals into the air and water. The authorities should monitor air quality in the area for days.
This is the third major fire incident in Kolkata's commercial areas this year. We need stricter enforcement of fire safety norms. Warehouses storing flammable materials should have automatic sprinkler systems as mandatory.
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