Siliguri, 05th November: Panic broke out after a fire erupted in a three-storey house in the Devidanga area of Middle Palash, adjacent to Champasari in Siliguri. Furniture and other essential belongings kept in one room of the house were completely gutted in the incident. However, no casualties have been reported.
According to information, flames were spotted coming out of a room in the house on Wednesday night. Following the incident, two fire engines rushed to the spot and began firefighting operations. Police from Pradhan Nagar Police Station also reached the scene after receiving information.
According to fire department officials, it took around an hour to bring the blaze under control.
The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Local sources said no one was present inside the house at the time of the incident. A lamp had reportedly been left burning inside, leading to suspicions that it may have triggered the fire.
Following the incident, local residents renewed their demand for a fire station in the Champasari area. They pointed out that the population and number of houses in the locality have been increasing, making a fire station essential to deal with emergencies.
The fire department is currently investigating the incident.
