Fire in Kolkata's New Town, 2 hurt

Two persons, including a fire-fighter, received minor burn injuries as a fire broke out in the New Town area here on Thursday, officials said.

Few temporary shops opposite the Shapoorji complex were also damaged in the fire that broke out around 5 a.m.. Three-four fire tenders were pressed into service.

The reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained, officials said.

--IANS

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