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Major Fire in Kolkata's Newtown Slum
A big fire happened in a poor area of Kolkata called Newtown.
The fire started on December 17, 2025, and five fire trucks went to help.
The fire got bigger because of a gas cylinder explosion.
No one was hurt, and the firefighters are working to stop the fire from spreading.
We don't know all the details yet, but people are working hard to keep everyone safe.
A major fire broke out in a slum area of Kolkata’s Newtown on December 17, 2025.
Five fire tenders were deployed to control the blaze.
The fire spread due to a gas cylinder blast.
Firefighting operations are ongoing to prevent further spread.
No casualties have been reported so far.
- Who
- Residents of the slum area in Newtown, Kolkata
- What
- A major fire broke out in a slum area
- Where
- Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal
- When
- December 17, 2025
- Why
- The fire spread after a gas cylinder blast
Key facts
- Location
- Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Date
- December 17, 2025
- Fire Tenders Deployed
- 5
- Cause
- Gas cylinder blast
- Casualties
- None reported
