Fire burns two shops to ashes in Alipurduar’s Hospital road

Alipurduar, 02nd May: Two shops were gutted in a fire on Hospital Road in Alipurduar, early this morning. In addition, four godowns were also damaged in the incident.


According to reports, a fire broke out in two shops of automobile parts in a building located on Hospital Road. Immediately, the fire department and the police were informed about the matter. Upon receiving the news, 3 fire engines reached the spot and after 7 hours of valiant efforts, the fire was brought under control. However, all the goods in the shops were burnt to ashes resulting in a loss estimated to be lakhs of rupees.

Speaking concerning the incident, Fire Department Officer-in-Charge (OC) Biswajit Roy revealed that 13 residents have been rescued from the building.


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