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Fire at Madhyamgram Showroom Guts 30 Vehicles
A fire started at a car showroom in Madhyamgram early Monday morning.
The showroom was on Jessore Road in North 24 Parganas district.
Police said the fire began at about 4:45 a.m.
The flames spread quickly through other parts of the showroom.
At least 30 vehicles were destroyed.
Eight fire tenders worked for about three hours to control the blaze.
No one was reported killed or injured.
Firefighters continued cooling the area, while officials investigated the cause.
A fire broke out at a car showroom on Jessore Road in Madhyamgram around 4:45 a.m. Monday.
At least 30 vehicles were gutted in the blaze, according to police.
Eight fire tenders took about three hours to bring the fire under control.
No deaths or injuries were reported, while cooling operations continued afterward.
The fire caused traffic congestion, and its exact cause remains under investigation.
- Who
- A car showroom was affected; police, firefighters, and fire tenders responded.
- What
- A fire gutted at least 30 vehicles and damaged the showroom, with no reported casualties.
- Where
- A car showroom on Jessore Road in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal.
- When
- Early Monday, at around 4:45 a.m.
- Why
- The cause of the fire has not been determined and remains subject to investigation.
Key facts
- Incident
- Fire at a car showroom
- Location
- Jessore Road, Madhyamgram
- District
- North 24 Parganas
- Reported damage
- At least 30 vehicles gutted
- Start time
- Around 4:45 a.m. on Monday
- Fire response
- Eight fire tenders; about three hours to control the blaze
- Casualties
- No deaths or injuries reported
- Cause
- Under investigation
Quotes
Police officer
A police officer who provided details about the fire response
“It spread to other parts of the showroom within moments. Fire tenders from Madhyamgram and Birati were the first to arrive. Several more fire engines were pressed into service later.”
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“The cooling process is underway at present. The exact cause of the fire can be ascertained after a probe.”
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Shubhashis Nath
Madhyamgram Fire Station Officer
“We have managed to bring the blaze under control. However, there was no firefighting or fire safety system inside the showroom.”
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