Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Flamingo's French Getaway; Calcutta Fire Devastates Ezra Street
A young flamingo named Frankie flew from England to France, while a big fire in India destroyed many shops, and people are upset about how it happened.
Frankie the flamingo escaped her Cornwall enclosure, crossed the English Channel, and is now in France.
Her keepers are unable to retrieve her due to post-Brexit wildlife rules and bird flu risks.
A major fire in Calcutta's Ezra Street gutted around 300 shops, with no casualties reported.
The fire was the 23rd incident at the high-rise, raising questions about safety measures and response times.
Residents and shopkeepers demand thorough inspections and action to prevent future incidents.
- Who
- Frankie the flamingo, shopkeepers and residents of Ezra Street
- What
- Flamingo's escape to France, fire in Ezra Street
- When
- Flamingo's escape - recently; Fire - early Saturday
- Where
- Frankie - France; Fire - Ezra Street, Calcutta
- Why
- Flamingo - unknown; Fire - illegal construction, lack of safety measures, unregulated storage
Shopkeepers and Residents
Authorities
Fire Safety Measures
Shopkeepers and Residents
Demand thorough inspections and strict enforcement of safety rules.
Authorities
Ignored repeated warnings and complaints about hazardous construction and poor safety systems.
Fire Response Time
Shopkeepers and Residents
Alleged that the fire brigade was late to the scene.
Authorities
Confused firefighting and empty water tanks reported.
- Flamingo's Age
- Four months
- Fire Incidents
- 23 times in the past, including the latest blaze
- Shops Destroyed
- Around 300
- Casualties
- None reported
- Fire Duration
- Hours
