Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Woman Dies, 12 Rescued in Howrah Residential Building Fire
A fire started in an apartment building in Howrah on Wednesday afternoon.
The fire began in a flat on the third floor at about 1 p.m.
Firefighters rescued 12 people from the five-storey building.
Sadly, a 65-year-old woman named Rupa Mukherjee died.
Her body was found inside a room in the flat.
Five fire engines worked for about two and a half hours to control the flames.
Officials will investigate what caused the fire.
Local residents said there were not enough nearby water sources to help firefighters.
A fire broke out around 1 p.m. Wednesday in a third-floor flat in Ankurhati, Howrah.
The body of 65-year-old Rupa Mukherjee was found inside a room, police said.
Fire officials rescued 12 people from the five-storey residential building.
Five fire tenders brought the blaze under control after nearly two and a half hours.
A forensic inquiry will investigate the cause, while locals said limited nearby water sources hindered firefighting.
- Who
- Rupa Mukherjee, 65, died; 12 people were rescued by firefighters.
- What
- A residential building fire killed one person and led to the rescue of 12 others.
- When
- The fire broke out around 1 p.m. on Wednesday and was controlled after nearly two and a half hours.
- Where
- A five-storey residential building in Ankurhati, Howrah district, West Bengal.
- Why
- The cause of the fire has not been determined; a forensic inquiry is planned.
- Fatality
- One woman, 65-year-old Rupa Mukherjee, died.
- Rescued
- Twelve people were rescued from the building.
- Building
- The incident occurred in a five-storey residential building.
- Fire location
- The blaze began in a third-floor flat.
- Fire response
- Five fire tenders were used.
- Duration
- The fire was controlled after nearly two and a half hours.
- Investigation
- A forensic inquiry will examine the cause.