Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Fire engulfs shops on BB Ganguly Street
A big fire started on BB Ganguly Street in Calcutta on a Tuesday morning.
It began in a furniture shop and quickly spread to other shops and a nearby house.
The fire was made worse by strong winds, and it was hard for firefighters to control because the streets are narrow and there were lots of things that could catch fire.
People in the area were scared and had to leave quickly.
The police helped by keeping people away from the fire and managing the crowds.
No one was hurt, but the fire caused a lot of damage to the shops and the house.
The reason the fire started is not known yet, and they will look into it after the fire is out.
A massive fire broke out on BB Ganguly Street in central Calcutta during peak office hours on Tuesday morning.
The blaze started in a furniture shop and quickly spread to adjacent shops and a residential premise due to strong winds and narrow lanes.
Ten fire engines were deployed, but firefighters faced challenges due to congested lanes and inflammable materials.
Thick smoke caused panic, leading to evacuations and traffic disruptions, with no casualties reported.
The cause of the fire is unknown and will be investigated after the fire is fully under control.
- Who
- Residents, shopkeepers, office-goers, firefighters, and police
- What
- A fire broke out in a cluster of shops on BB Ganguly Street
- When
- Tuesday morning, around 10 a.m.
- Where
- BB Ganguly Street, central Calcutta
- Why
- The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation
- Location
- BB Ganguly Street, central Calcutta
- Time
- Tuesday morning, around 10 a.m.
- Affected Shops
- Furniture, plywood, and other commercial units
- Firefighting Resources
- Ten fire engines
- Casualties
- None reported
- Cause
- Unknown, under investigation
