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A major fire engulfed Kolkata's Eden Gardens stadium, the planned Cricket World Cup venue, damaging players' belongings stored in the dressing room's false ceiling
Firefighters battled the blaze for around 1.5 hours, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, with swift employee reporting aiding containment
Cricket Association of Bengal's joint secretary emphasized ongoing renovations ahead of the World Cup, aiming for completion by mid-September, and ICC inspection next month
A massive fire erupted at Kolkata's Eden Gardens stadium, the slated venue for the upcoming Cricket World Cup matches, causing significant damage to players' belongings. The blaze, suspected to have been triggered by a short circuit, broke out in the dressing room's false ceiling. Quick action by fire department personnel, who arrived after employees reported the incident around 11:50 pm, managed to quell the flames after an hour and a half of relentless effort.
The Cricket Association of Bengal's joint secretary, Devvrat Das, rushed to the scene upon notification and expressed concern about the incident. He emphasized the ongoing renovation efforts ahead of the World Cup, which is set to begin in two months, featuring five crucial matches at the Eden Gardens. Renovation targets aim to wrap up by September 15, with ICC representatives scheduled to assess the progress next month. Despite the damage sustained in the fire, hopes remain high for a successful World Cup tournament.
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