West Bengal: Fire in Kolkata's New Market area, 12 fire tenders reach at the spot

Kolkata, May 18: A fire was reported in the busy New Market area of the city and 12 fire engines were sent to the spot to control it.

Fire brigade officials said there was no report of any casualty in the blaze though it caused panic in the busy area.

Fire breaks out in Kolkata's New Market area, 12 fire tenders at the spot. pic.twitter.com/pSLCD8qCIa

— ANI (@ANI_news) May 18, 2015

Fire breaks out in Kolkata's New Market area, 12 fire tenders at the spot. pic.twitter.com/apKi6RiMmh

— ANI (@ANI_news) May 18, 2015

Fire breaks out in Kolkata's New Market area, 12 fire tenders at the spot. pic.twitter.com/HXVJ4SWPBv

— ANI (@ANI_news) May 18, 2015

Fire breaks out in Kolkata's New Market area, 12 fire tenders at the spot. pic.twitter.com/8SxAmVOh3S

— ANI (@ANI_news) May 18, 2015

The cause of the fire could not be ascertained immediately, they said. A shopping mall in the area had been damaged in yet another fire last month.

PTI