Fire at Food Plaza Outside Sealdah Station Creates Panic
Fire crews contained the blaze after it spread through multiple stalls, with officials citing a failed suppression system and trapped smoke.
- A fire broke out on Monday at a food plaza inside Sealdah railway station in Kolkata, triggering panic among commuters. Officials reported no casualties or injuries as firefighters worked to contain the blaze.
- The food plaza, constructed from a train coach with extensive false ceiling work, suffered a similar blaze just a few months ago. Sources noted the food court's fire suppression system failed to function.
- Initially, firefighters faced significant hurdles because the station lacked adequate water supply, forcing them to obtain it from alternative sources. Firefighters broke glass panels to ventilate the enclosed area while specialized teams reached the fire's source.
- While the blaze is now under control, officials cordoned off the area with guardrails. Passengers and taxi drivers must use a relatively narrow path to reach the Sealdah South and Main sections.
- Concerns persist about inadequate fire safety arrangements despite the previous fire at the same location. The investigation into the fire's cause continues as this incident has raised serious questions regarding safety measures.
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Fire breaks out at food plaza at Sealdah station in Kolkata
A fire broke out at a food plaza located at Sealdah railway station in Kolkata on Monday. Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene and commenced efforts to control the spreading blaze. This incident caused significant panic among passengers and railway staff present at the station. The exact cause of the fire and the full extent of the damage are still under investigation.
Fire at food stall sparks panic among passengers at Kolkata's Sealdah station - OrissaPOST
Kolkata: A fire broke out at a food stall on the busy Sealdah Station premises in Central Kolkata Monday, triggering massive panic among passengers. The fire was detected around 9.20 a.m. when the station premises, one of the two most important railway connecting points between the state capital and the suburbs, was heavily crowded as […]
It is known that this shop caught fire last year as well. As the years go by, another fire incident at the same shop has naturally created a sensation.
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