Fire in Kurseong

A fire broke out at the

storehouse of Kurseong Municipalty in Darjeeling Hills today.

Fire brigade sources said two fire tenders were pressed into service to extinguish the fire which broke out around 8 am.

The godown had plastic pipes stored.

There was no casualty or injury.

Officials estimated the damage to be around Rs 30-40 lakh.
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The cause of the fire was not immediately known.

Fire officials said several people have been evacuated safely.

The AJC Bose flyover and approach roads to SSKM have been restricted.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has reached the spot.