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Fire damages at least 45 shops at Baghajatin Market in Kolkata
A fire broke out before dawn at Baghajatin Market in south Kolkata on Tuesday, during Durga Puja.
At least 45 shops were burned, leaving many traders with major losses during the busy festival season.
The market has many small vendors, including shops selling religious items for Durga Puja and the upcoming Lakshmi Puja.
Fire crews sent 15 engines to tackle the blaze, but updates differed on when it was fully brought under control.
The cause of the fire is not yet known, and fire officials are investigating.
Traders have asked the state government for financial help so they can rebuild and resume their livelihoods.
A fire damaged at least 45 shops at Baghajatin Market in Kolkata on Tuesday morning.
Fire services sent 15 engines to the market.
One report said the fire was brought under control after about three hours, while another said it was still not fully controlled as of 8 a.m.
The cause of the fire was not stated and was under investigation.
Shopkeepers said their goods had been destroyed and appealed to the state government for financial help.
- Who
- Shopkeepers and traders at Baghajatin Market were affected; fire services responded.
- What
- A fire damaged at least 45 shops.
- When
- Tuesday, October 20, 2026, before dawn; one report said it was reported after 3:30 a.m.
- Where
- Baghajatin Market, Kolkata.
- Why
- The cause was unclear and was being investigated by fire services.
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A fire was reported at Baghajatin Market after 3:30 a.m., according to one report.
One fire engine initially arrived, and the number later rose to 15.
ABP Ananda reported that fire services had brought the fire under control.
Sangbad Pratidin reported that the fire was not yet fully under control.
- Shops affected
- At least 45
- Fire engines
- 15
- Market
- Baghajatin Market, Kolkata
- Date
- October 20, 2026
- Cause
- Not stated; under investigation