US EditionSeven feared dead, several missing in massive Kolkata warehouse fire
- On Monday, January 26, 2026, a major fire gutted two adjacent warehouses in Anandapur's Nazirabad area, and Kolkata police said at least three people died.
- Responders said the compound's narrow lane hindered access, causing communication loss and requiring 12 fire engines and long hoses to delay containment until after 11 am.
- Night-Shift workers said they were trapped and called relatives, some trying to break a wall to escape, while most remained untraceable and relatives later filed missing-person complaints at the local police station.
- By Monday evening, firefighters claimed they had located seven charred bodies, though the administration had issued no official confirmation of casualties till late evening.
- The blaze revived memories of earlier deadly fires, with West Bengal Minister Aroop Biswas visiting the site and West Bengal Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Sujit Bose monitoring, while West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari criticised the government.
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West Bengal: Massive Fire Breaks Out in Two Warehouses in South 24 Parganas, 8 Dead, Several Missing
Eight people have died and several others are missing after a massive fire broke out at two warehouses in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. The fire was brought under control after seven hours. The death toll is expected to rise as the debris is cleared.
Kolkata Fire: 3 Dead, Several Feared Trapped After Massive Blaze Guts Warehouse in Anandapur (Watch Video) | 📰 LatestLY
The Police on Monday confirmed the death of three people in a massive fire at a warehouse in Anandapur area on the southern outskirts of Kolkata, while several others are still missing. According to the police, about 15 fire engines are working on a war footing to douse the fire which broke out at the dry food warehouse at around 3 am in the morning. 📰 Kolkata Fire: 3 Dead, Several Feared Trapped After Massive Blaze Guts Warehouse in Anandapur (W
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