Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Fire at Dey’s Medical Factory in Kolkata Under Investigation
A fire broke out at a medicine factory called Dey’s Medical in Kolkata on Saturday afternoon.
Firefighters used 11 fire engines to fight the fire, which took several hours to get under control.
The factory stored chemicals, which made the fire spread quickly and difficult to extinguish.
One firefighter had to go to the hospital.
The police closed off the area.
The cause of the fire is still unknown, and experts are looking into it.
The factory was built in 1956.
A fire erupted at Dey’s Medical Stores (Manufacturing) Limited on Bondel Road.
The fire started around 4 p.m. on Saturday and took nearly three hours to control.
One firefighter was hospitalized due to shortness of breath; no other injuries were reported.
The fire spread rapidly due to inflammable chemicals and agents used in drug manufacturing.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, with forensic experts scheduled to visit.
- Who
- Firefighters, police, and workers.
- What
- A fire at Dey’s Medical Stores (Manufacturing) Limited.
- When
- Saturday, around 4 p.m.
- Where
- 62 Bondel Road, Ballygunge area, Kolkata.
- Why
- Cause is under investigation; potentially due to ongoing repairs.
Workers
N/A
Cause Speculation
Workers
Some workers suggested that the fire may have started during welding work that was ongoing at the factory.
N/A
N/A
- Location
- 62 Bondel Road, Ballygunge area, Kolkata
- Incident
- Fire
- Involved
- Dey’s Medical, Firefighters, Police
- Time
- Saturday, around 4 p.m.
- Duration
- Approx. 3 hours
- Status
- Cause under investigation
- Casualties
- One firefighter hospitalized
