Siliguri, 01st November: Fire broke out at a battery showroom in the Purba Chayan Para area near Eastern Bypass in Siliguri on Saturday night, triggering panic among local residents. Fortunately, no major damage was reported.
According to reports, a battery inside the showroom caught fire and subsequently exploded, causing alarm in the neighbourhood. The fire department was immediately informed, but two fire engines took some time to reach the spot. By the time they arrived, the situation was reportedly under control, following which the fire personnel left the area.
Local residents raised concerns over the absence of security guards at the showroom, adding that they have no means of contacting the owner. They said the area narrowly escaped what could have been a major disaster.
Meanwhile, police personnel from Ashighar Outpost and the Ashighar Sub-Traffic Guard reached the spot after receiving information about the incident. Police have initiated an investigation into the matter.
