Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Fatal Bike Garage Fire in Howrah, Illegal Fuel Storage Suspected
A big fire happened at a bike repair shop in Howrah.
One person died because of it.
People who live nearby think the fire was made bigger by illegal oil that was being stored there.
The police are now trying to find out what caused the fire.
A major fire at a bike garage in Howrah killed one person on Tuesday.
The fire is suspected to have been fueled by illegal oil storage at the garage.
Residents allege that the garage had been storing large quantities of fuel illegally.
The victim, who suffered severe burns, died in the hospital.
Police have cordoned off the area and started an investigation.
- Who
- A man in a bike garage in Howrah
- What
- Died in a major fire
- When
- Tuesday afternoon
- Where
- Maurigram, Andul, in Howrah
- Why
- Suspected illegal fuel storage in the garage
Residents' View
Garage Owner's View (expected)
Illegal Fuel Storage
Residents' View
Residents allege that the garage had been storing large quantities of fuel illegally, which exacerbated the fire.
Garage Owner's View (expected)
Garage owner has not yet been questioned, so no official stance is available.
- Victim
- One person
- Location
- Maurigram, Andul, in Howrah
- Date and Time
- Tuesday afternoon
- Cause Suspected
- Illegal fuel storage
- Status of Investigation
- Ongoing