Fire breaks out in restaurant near KMC Hqs

A fire broke out in a restaurant in New Market area close to the Kolkata Municipal Corporation head office in the city this morning.

"Three fire tenders rushed to the spot soon after the fire was reported at 10.25 am. Apparently cause of fire is due explosion of a cooking gas cylinder," a Fire department official said.

Details would be known after an detailed investigation, they said adding that the fire is now under control and there was no report of any casualty.