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Fire in Kolkata's New Secretariat building
Kolkata, Apr 10 (IBNS) A big fire broke out in the New Secretariat building of Kolkata housing several government departments and offices on Thursday.
Smoke engulfed the area as fire leapt out of the building on Strand Road near the river Hooghly.
At least 20 fire engines were fighting the blaze.
Reports said the fire broke out at the top floor of the ten-storied building.
No casualty has been reported yet.
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