FESTIVE SEASON TURNS INTO NIGHTMARE FOR KOLKATA BAGHAJATIN MARKET TRADERS
Fire Destroys 45 Shops in Baghajatin Market , Kolkata During Durga Puja; Traders Seek Government Assistance
Kolkata: The festive season has turned into a nightmare for traders in Baghajatin Market, South Kolkata where a devastating fire broke out on Tuesday, the day of Navami, reducing at least 45 shops to ashes.
According to reports available till 8 a.m.,over 15 fire brigade engines had reached the spot to bring the blaze under control. However, the fire had not been completely extinguished by that time.
The incident has caused extensive losses to local traders, as several shops were gutted and goods stored inside were destroyed. The affected business owners are facing severe financial distress following the disaster.
Traders have appealed to the state government for financial assistance to help them recover from the losses and rebuild their livelihoods. The cause of the fire and the circumstances that led to such extensive damage remain unclear.
The incident has cast a shadow over the festive celebrations, leaving the affected traders struggling to come to terms with the destruction of their businesses.
Kolkata: The festive season has turned into a nightmare for traders in Baghajatin Market, South Kolkata where a devastating fire broke out on Tuesday, the day of Navami, reducing at least 45 shops to ashes.
According to reports available till 8 a.m.,over 15 fire brigade engines had reached the spot to bring the blaze under control. However, the fire had not been completely extinguished by that time.
The incident has caused extensive losses to local traders, as several shops were gutted and goods stored inside were destroyed. The affected business owners are facing severe financial distress following the disaster.
Traders have appealed to the state government for financial assistance to help them recover from the losses and rebuild their livelihoods. The cause of the fire and the circumstances that led to such extensive damage remain unclear.
The incident has cast a shadow over the festive celebrations, leaving the affected traders struggling to come to terms with the destruction of their businesses.