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Charred remains following a fire at a warehouse in Kolkata.

PM Modi calls Kolkata warehouse fire 'very tragic' and 'saddening', announces ex-gratia

West Bengal | Jan 30, 2026, 06:51 PM IST

Kolkata warehouse fire: In a statement released on X, the PMO said PM Modi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the kin of those who were killed.

Kolkata fire: Death count reach 21 as authorities recover five more bodies; DNA sampling underway

West Bengal | Jan 29, 2026, 10:38 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Thursday visited the incident site along with other BJP leaders. The authorities imposed prohibitory orders in the area, restricting public movement ahead of his visit.

Massive fire breaks out in slum area in Kolkata's Newtown, six fire tenders rush to spot

Kolkata | Dec 17, 2025, 09:21 PM IST

The area was cordoned off, and vehicular movement was diverted as local residents and fire services personnel joined hands to bring the fire under control, officials added.

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Kolkata: Massive fire erupts at motor parts warehouse on RN Mukherjee road

West Bengal | Nov 06, 2025, 01:32 PM IST

Kolkata fire: Officials said thick smoke severely hampered rescue and firefighting efforts, making it difficult for personnel to navigate the premises. Visibility inside the building was extremely poor, preventing access to several sections affected by the fire.

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Kolkata: Fire breaks out at printing press in Salt Lake | Video

Kolkata | May 02, 2025, 06:06 PM IST

Kolkata fire: According to sources from the fire department, the fire was so intense that entering the factory was not possible. Fire personnel will enter the building only after the fire will be brought under control.

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Kolkata fire: Bengal govt forms probe committee, CM Mamata visits Hotel Rituraj in Burra Bazar area

West Bengal | May 01, 2025, 04:03 PM IST

Kolkata fire: The owner and the manager of the hotel, where a devastating fire killed 14 people, were arrested on Thursday. Akash Chawla, the owner of Rituraj Hotel, and manager Gaurav Kapoor were taken into custody.

Fire breaks out in slum cluster in Kolkata's Topsia, dousing operations underway

Kolkata | Dec 20, 2024, 02:52 PM IST

A video from the area showed thick smoke emerging from the slum cluster consisting of 150 dwellings. Locals from around the area helped the fire fighters in bringing the blaze under control.

Fire breaks out at BNR Hospital in Kolkata, none injured

Kolkata | Apr 16, 2024, 10:03 AM IST

According to witnesses, the fire incident at the hospital caused chaos but the police controlled the situation and fire brigade officials extinguished the flame.

Fire breaks out at TMC MLA Madan Mitra's residence in Kolkata

India | Jun 08, 2021, 12:41 PM IST

Fire broke out at TMC MLA Madan Mitra's residence in the Bhabanipur area in south Kolkata on Tuesday morning.

Report of Kolkata building fire to be submitted within 3 weeks, says Railway official

India | Mar 10, 2021, 08:23 AM IST

The fire on the 13th floor of the New Koilaghat building on Strand Road, which houses offices of the Railways at Kolkata's Strand Road claimed the lives of four firefighters, two railway officials, an assistant sub-inspector of Kolkata Police, a Railway Protection Force official and a security person.

Kolkata fire: Doctors mull DNA test to identify bodies burnt beyond recognition

India | Mar 09, 2021, 11:39 AM IST

Most of those killed are first responders -- four firefighters, one assistant sub-inspector posted at the Hare Street police station and an RPF personnel, officials said.

Goyal orders probe into Eastern Railway office building fire in Kolkata

India | Mar 09, 2021, 09:31 AM IST

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has set up a high-level committee to ascertain the cause of the fire at an Eastern Railway office building in Kolkata in which nine people were killed on Monday.

4 fire-fighters among 7 casualties in Kolkata blaze: WB minister

News | Mar 09, 2021, 07:39 AM IST

The seven people who have died in the Kolkata fire include four personnel of the fire department, one police personnel and a Railway Protection Force officer, informed West Bengal Fire and Emergency Services Minister Sujit Bose.

Kolkata building fire: Death toll rises to 9; PM announces ex-gratia, high-level probe ordered

India | Mar 09, 2021, 07:44 AM IST

The fire broke out on the top floor of the 13-storied building here on Monday evening, according to a fire official. Fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the blaze at the building.

7 killed in fire at multi-storeyed building in Kolkata

News | Mar 08, 2021, 11:34 PM IST

At least seven people were reported dead in a fire that broke out on the 12th floor of a multi-storeyed building in Kolkata's Strand Road area on Monday evening.

Fire breaks out at building in Kolkata, no casualty reported

News | Mar 08, 2021, 08:20 PM IST

A fire broke out on the 12th floor of a multi-storeyed building in the city's Strand Road area on Monday evening. The blaze erupted at 6.10 pm in the building which has railway offices.

Kolkata: Fire breaks out at 12th floor of multi-storeyed building in Strand Road area

News | Mar 08, 2021, 07:36 PM IST

A fire broke out on the 12th floor of a multi-storeyed building in the city's Strand Road area on Monday evening. The blaze erupted at 6.10 pm in the building which has railway offices. A fire broke out on the 12th floor of a multi-storeyed building in the city's Strand Road area on Monday evening. The blaze erupted at 6.10 pm in the building which has railway offices.

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