Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Fires Damage Shops in Siliguri and Cooch Behar, India
Two separate fires occurred on Saturday, damaging shops in Siliguri and Cooch Behar, India.
One fire, in Siliguri, destroyed a shop selling plastic and paper items and partially damaged another.
The second fire, in Haldibari, also caused damage, though the extent isn't specified.
Firefighters responded to both incidents, and investigations are underway to determine the causes of the fires.
The Siliguri fire happened in the evening, while the Haldibari fire occurred early in the morning.
Two separate fires occurred on Saturday in Siliguri and Haldibari, India.
The fire in Siliguri broke out at Bangla Bazar, gutting a shop and partially damaging another.
The Siliguri fire was controlled within an hour by fire engines.
In Haldibari, a fire broke out near the railway station market around 3 AM.
The causes of both fires are currently unknown, and investigations are underway.
- Who
- Firefighters responded to both incidents. Police and fire officers are investigating.
- What
- Two separate fires broke out, damaging multiple shops.
- When
- Saturday; around 5 PM in Siliguri and around 3 AM in Haldibari
- Where
- Bangla Bazar in Siliguri and market near Haldibari railway station in Cooch Behar, India
- Why
- The causes of both fires are unknown.
- Location 1
- Bangla Bazar, Siliguri
- Location 2
- Haldibari market, Cooch Behar
- Incident
- Shop fires
- Siliguri Fire Time
- Around 5 PM, Saturday
- Haldibari Fire Time
- Around 3 AM, Saturday
- Siliguri Damage
- 1 shop gutted, 1 partially damaged
- Cause
- Unknown, under investigation
