Devastating Fire Guts Shops in Kolaghat Near National Highway
West Bengal
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News18•23-01-2026, 09:20
Devastating Fire Guts Shops in Kolaghat Near National Highway
- •A severe fire erupted late at night in Kolaghat, Purba Medinipur, affecting shops adjacent to the National Highway by the Rupnarayan River.
- •Three consecutive shops near the old checkpoint and Kolaghat Waiting Room were completely gutted.
- •Locals attempted to control the blaze, but it was too intense.
- •Kolaghat police and three fire engines from Kolaghat Thermal Power Station, Panskura, and Tamluk responded.
- •The fire was brought under control after several hours, with initial assessments pointing to a short circuit as the cause.
Why It Matters: A devastating fire caused by a suspected short circuit destroyed three shops in Kolaghat, Purba Medinipur.
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