Howrah: A fire broke out in a warehouse located next to a petrol pump in the Shibpur Forsa Road area of Howrah district of West Bengal on Friday morning. The blaze erupted around 6 am at the godown on Foreshore Road in Howrah city.
The fire was successfully extinguished by a total of 15 fire tenders after a four-hour effort, officials reported. Fortunately, there were no reports of any injuries.
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As seen in the video, a large plume of dark smoke due to the fire was seen coming out.
Cause of fire ascertained
As soon as the information was received, the police administration and fire brigade team reached the spot and were engaged in rescue work. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
The extent of the damage is still under assessment, and the cause of the fire will be determined after a thorough investigation, according to a fire department official.
Fire Services Minister Sujit Bose and Food Processing Industries & Horticulture Minister Arup Roy visited the scene to assess the situation.
