Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Kolkata Warehouse Fire Death Toll Rises
A big fire happened in two warehouses in Anandapur, Kolkata.
The fire started early in the morning on January 26, 2026.
So far, 21 bodies have been found, but 28 people are still missing.
Police are using DNA tests to identify the victims.
The owner of one warehouse, Gangadhar Das, has been arrested.
The other warehouse was used by a fast-food chain called Wow Momo, which lost three workers in the fire.
Wow Momo is giving money and support to the families of the workers who died.
The police are investigating how the fire started.
Neither of the warehouses had a proper fire safety licence.
The court has ordered that no one can go near the fire site to keep the evidence safe.
Some people are saying the government is not doing enough to catch all the people responsible.
Death toll in Anandapur warehouse fire rises to 21, with 28 people reported missing.
DNA tests initiated to identify victims from charred remains.
Gangadhar Das, owner of one warehouse, arrested and remanded in police custody.
Wow Momo, operating from the second warehouse, lost three staff members and announced compensation.
Investigation reveals neither warehouse had a valid fire licence, and the fire may have started due to unauthorised cooking.
- Who
- Victims include 28 missing persons, 21 bodies recovered
- What
- Fire in Anandapur warehouses
- When
- Fire broke out early on January 26, 2026
- Where
- Anandapur, Kolkata
- Why
- Unauthorised cooking in neighbouring warehouse
CPI(M)
Government/Police
Arrest of Wow! Momo Owners
CPI(M)
Accused the authorities of delaying the arrest of Wow! Momo owners and taking bribes to cover up the matter.
Government/Police
Arrested the owner of the warehouses, Gangadhar Das, and are investigating the incident.
Government's Role in Wetlands
CPI(M)
Alleged that the government has been filling up wetlands illicitly and taking bribes to cover up the issue.
Government/Police
No official response to these allegations has been provided in the articles.
- Death Toll
- 21
- Missing Persons
- 28
- Warehouse Owner Arrested
- Gangadhar Das
- Wow! Momo Employees Killed
- 3
- Compensation per Family
- ₹10,00,000
- Fire Licence
- Neither warehouse had a valid fire licence
- Cause of Fire
- Unauthorised cooking in neighbouring warehouse
- Prohibitory Orders
- Imposed under Section 163 of BNSS
Sources
Anandapur fire toll rises to 16, DNA tests start to identify victims - Telegraph India
Toll rises to 21 in Bengal fire, 28 still missing; prohibitory orders imposed
Death toll in Kolkata warehouse fire rises to 21: CPI(M) slams police for delaying arrest of momos company owners
Suvendu Adhikari petitions HC for permission to visit gutted Kolkata warehouse
Kolkata cops make arrest in connection with fire that gutted Wow! Momo warehouse; death toll now 21
21 Die After Fire In 2 Warehouses, Including 1 Owned By Wow Momo, In Kolkata
Bengal fire: Five more burnt body parts found, death exhibits rise to 21; DNA tests underway
