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Kolkata office building fire brought under control, another fire breaks out at Patipukur

| | Apr 06, 2016, at 09:05 pm
Kolkata, Apr 6 (IBNS): The major fire, which broke out in Government of India's Electronics Regional Test Laboratory-East (ERTL-E) building in Kolkata's Salt Lake Sector V area on Wednesday noon, has been arrested, reports said.

According to reports, the fire was first seen around 11:45 am. on the second floor of ERTL(E) building at DN Block area.

As many as 16 fire tender engines along with hydraulic ladders, police force from Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate and Disaster Management Group (DMG) personnel rushed to the spot. Firefighters doused the massive blaze in two hours.

Two engines, however, are being involved now in cooling off process, which could take more few hours.

No casualty was reported in the incident.

According to fire officials, the fire might have started due to short circuit. West Bengal Fire and Emergency Services department has started investigation into the matter to know the exact reason behind the fire.

Meanwhile, another minor fire broke out in a colour-factory in Kolkata's Patipukur area. Till the last update came in, as many as 5 fire tender engines have rushed to the scene and firemen are fighting to bring the blaze under control.

No casualty has been reported so far.

(Reporting by Deepayan Sinha)

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