Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Fire at Gangasagar Mela Premises in West Bengal
A fire happened at the Gangasagar Mela fair in West Bengal.
It started in a temporary hut and spread quickly because the shelters were made of straw, which burns easily.
No one was hurt, but the fire destroyed many temporary structures, including police camps and shelters.
Firefighters had a hard time putting out the fire because the island is far away and hard to reach.
Officials are investigating to find out what caused the fire.
A fire broke out at the Gangasagar Mela premises in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district.
No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.
The fire destroyed several temporary shelters, including police and voluntary organization camps.
Firefighting efforts were hampered by the island's remote location and logistical challenges.
A preliminary investigation suggests a short circuit as the possible cause of the fire.
- Who
- Officials and firefighters
- What
- Fire at Gangasagar Mela premises
- When
- Early hours of Friday
- Where
- Sagardwip island, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal
- Why
- Possible short circuit
- Location
- Sagardwip island, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal
- Time of Incident
- Early hours of Friday
- Casualties
- None reported
- Cause
- Possible short circuit
- Structures Destroyed
- Temporary shelters, police and voluntary organization camps, information and cultural affairs department shelters
- Firefighting Challenges
- Remote location and logistical issues
- Firefighting Resources Deployed
- Two fire engines
