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Slum fire destroys 500 homes in Kolkata

A raging fire at the Ultadanga slum near the railway line in north Kolkata left 500 homes completely charred and about 2000 people affected.

  • A raging fire that broke out on Tuesday at the Ultadanga slum near the railway line in north Kolkata left 500 homes completely charred and about 2000 people affected.
    A raging fire that broke out on Tuesday at the Ultadanga slum near the railway line in north Kolkata left 500 homes completely charred and about 2000 people affected.
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  • Local train services to and from Sealdah were also hit with the fire spreading close to the railway station.
    Local train services to and from Sealdah were also hit with the fire spreading close to the railway station.
  • Fifteen fire engines were rushed to the spot.
    Fifteen fire engines were rushed to the spot.
  • The fire brigade got delayed due to a road blockade by auto-rickshaw owners at Ultadanga to demand more LPG outlets for three-wheelers.
    The fire brigade got delayed due to a road blockade by auto-rickshaw owners at Ultadanga to demand more LPG outlets for three-wheelers.
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  • The delay in the arrival of the fire brigade resulted in the blaze to spread to the station.
    The delay in the arrival of the fire brigade resulted in the blaze to spread to the station.
  • Heavy winds proved an impediment in controlling the fire.
    Heavy winds proved an impediment in controlling the fire.
  • One person was reported dead in the incident. The fire has been put out.
    One person was reported dead in the incident. The fire has been put out.
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