West Bengal: One person was injured and heavy loss of property was reported after a massive fire broke out at Jhupri Market in the Eddy Block of the Salt Lake area on Thursday, officials said. As many as 12 fire tenders had rushed to the spot to douse off the flames.
Officials said that while the fire was largely controlled, some pocket fires were being doused. While locals blamed the fire on inflammable materials at the shop, the officials are yet to ascertain the cause.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Bidhannagar Police, Gaurav Sharma and state Fire Services Minister Sujit Bose reached the spot and assured that the matter would be investigated.
Speaking about the incident, West Bengal Fire Services Minister Sujit Bose said, "The cause of the fire is being investigated. The fire is under control now, there is some pocket fire at some places but the fire engines are engaged in extinguishing the fire."
"The matter will be investigated once the cause of the fire is ascertained. The fire was brought under control but fire tenders are still at the spot, trying to douse pocket fires in certain areas. One person was injured in the incident and there was a significant loss of property as the fire broke out in a market area," a fire official said.
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