The fire broke out at a multi-storey building in the market in central Kolkata around 5:30 am this morning. 20 fire engines have been used to bring the fire under control.
The market houses many shops and several plastic and paper godowns. Many workers stay here overnight.
Firefighters are facing difficulty in going inside the market because of congested roads and heavy smoke due to the fire. Cutting the window grill and going inside.
Efforts are on to rescue several people who are feared trapped inside the building. Firefighters are using gas-cutters to reach to them.
Heavy smoke and narrow lanes leading to the market are hampering the rescue work. The only exit gate in the building is believed to be blocked due to the fire.
The exact cause of the fire is not known yet but initial report suggests it may have been caused due to a short circuit.
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