West Bengal: Fire Breaks Out At Park Street Restaurant In Kolkata, No Casualties Reported

The restaurant where the fire erupted is next to a multi-storey building on Park Street. As the fire raged, thick smoke and flames were seen coming from the restaurant.

A major fire erupted at a restaurant in the Park Street area of central Kolkata on Tuesday. The fire caused panic but no casualties were reported, news agency PTI quoted local officials as saying.

Speaking to ANI, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South Kolkata) Priyabrata Roy said, "Our firefighters have worked hard. Right now, the fire is controlled."

Around nine fire tenders were deployed to extinguish the fire, which was first noticed around 10.50 am, PTI quoted an official as saying. A disaster management team was also present at the site.

Fire Near Multi-Storey Building

The restaurant where the fire erupted is next to a multi-storey building on Park Street. As the fire raged, thick smoke and flames were seen coming from the restaurant. The facade of the eatery was partially covered with tin sheets that were destroyed in the fire.

Office workers and residents from nearby buildings evacuated to the street as efforts to douse the fire began.

Firefighters have brought the blaze under control, but they continue to work as the cooling-off process is ongoing, said West Bengal Fire and Emergency Services Minister Sujit Bose. "Our people are working. The reason is not yet clear. Forensic investigation will be conducted," he said, as quoted by ANI.

As part of their investigation, the authorities will check if the restaurant owner complied with safety norms and regulations.