Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Fire Breaks Out at Guest House Roof in Kolkata
A fire happened on the roof of a building in Kolkata that had a guest house and an institute.
No one got hurt.
The fire started around 1 PM and was put out quickly by firefighters.
Some people said there might have been a kitchen with things that could easily catch fire on the roof.
Someone from the guest house said it was caused by an electrical problem.
Officials will check if the guest house followed all the safety rules, and they might take action if they didn't.
A fire broke out on the roof of a building on Prince Anwar Shah Road.
The building houses a guest house and a mass communication institute.
Fire was contained within an hour, with no reported fatalities.
Residents raised concerns about safety, alleging a kitchen on the roof.
Guest house representative cited electrical issues as the cause of the fire.
- Who
- Fire department and residents
- What
- Fire on the roof of a building
- When
- Thursday afternoon, around 1 PM
- Where
- Prince Anwar Shah Road, Kolkata
- Why
- Cause of fire is under investigation; possibly electrical issues
Resident Concerns
Guest House Response
Cause of Fire
Resident Concerns
Residents allege a kitchen on the roof, with inflammable items
Guest House Response
Guest house representative attributes the fire to an electrical problem.
Safety Standards
Resident Concerns
Implied safety hazard due to alleged kitchen.
Guest House Response
Suggests an electrical issue, downplaying safety concerns.
- Incident Location
- Prince Anwar Shah Road, near Lake Gardens bridge
- Building Type
- Four-storeyed building
- Involved Structures
- Guest house and mass communication institute
- Fire Containment
- Within an hour
- Reported Injuries
- None