Massive fire erupts at a market near Chandrakona Road bus stand in West Medinipur district

A terrifying fire suddenly broke out at a busy fish market right beside Chandrakona Road bus stand in West Medinipur district. The market falls under Satbankura Gram Panchayat of Garhbeta-III block in Danrigeriya mouza. Within some time, the flames spread quickly across several shops, turning the entire area into a sea of fire and thick black smoke. Local people first noticed the blaze and raised an alarm, but the fire grew so fast that little could be saved.Police from Chandrakona Police Station rushed to the spot along with fire tenders.

Firefighters and police worked together for hours to bring the flames under control. Luckily, no one was injured or killed because the incident happened at today midnight at the wee hours when the market was closed. However, several shops inside the market has been devastated with huge loss to few shop owners. The exact reason behind the fire is still unknown, and police have started an investigation.

Locals suspect it could be an electrical short circuit because many shops use old wires and multiple plug points. The amount of loss is yet to be calculated,. This incident once again shows how important fire safety rules are in crowded markets. People hope the administration and market committee keep clear exit paths, and check electrical lines regularly so that such heartbreaking scenes do not repeat.