Massive fire erupts near Howrah's Mangla Haat, clothes worth lakhs burnt

A terrifying fire broke out late at night near Mangla Haat in Howrah, quickly spreading through several shops and turning clothes worth lakhs of rupees into ashes. The intense flames caused panic among locals as the blaze grew rapidly, threatening nearby stores and warehouses. People in the area rushed out in fear, but luckily no one was hurt or killed. Howrah fire department teams arrived swiftly after getting the alert, working hard to bring the situation under control.

Four fire engines reached the spot and firefighters battled throughout the nite to tame the raging fire. The fire department and Howrah police had to work hard to extinguish the fire and it was very tough for them to fight the flames but their quick action prevented a bigger disaster. Howrah City Police also helped manage the crowd. The flames were expected to spread to nearby shops and warehouses, but the fire was brought under control thanks to the prompt action of firefighters.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown. Police and fire department are investigating the matter. There is no report of any casualty in this accident, but the traders have suffered heavy financial losses as their stock of clothes has been completely destroyed. This incident highlights the risks markets face from sudden fires, especially at night when help might take longer to respond.