Gas cylinder blast leads to fire outbreak at iron factory in Howrah

A gas cylinder explosion leads to fire outbreak in an iron factory at Howrah district's Domjur. Initial speculations suggests that the initial spark from the fireworks ignited flammable materials inside the factory around midnight, rapidly escalating into a blaze that lit up the quiet neighborhood. What made the horror worse was an explosion from a gas cylinder which causes flames roaring higher as the fire spread uncontrollably.

Panic gripped the area, with families scrambling to safety while the smoke choked the air. Meanwhile, the alleged delay came from the fire brigade—despite frantic calls from residents, they didn't turn up even after two hours. In those agonizing moments, locals hauled buckets of water from nearby ponds and homes in a desperate bid to douse off the flames. Their heroic efforts eventually subdued the fire just before early morning preventing it from jumping to adjacent homes.

The iron factory sustained extensive and few factory workers escaped with minor burns. The incident has ignited outrage among locals in Domjur. They urges stricter and safety norms for factory sites near residential areas. Voices raised for better-equipped fire stations and faster response protocols. Cleanup process continues through the charred remains.