Kolkata: Huge fire breaks out in Topsia area, 50-60 shanties gutted

A massive fire broke out at Kolkata’s Topsia area on Tuesday afternoon. As many as 50-60 shanties were gutted in the fire and more than 10 fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

The fire was eventually brought under control. Fire and Emergency Services Minister Sujit Basu rushed to the spot to take stock of the situation. 

Later, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also reached the spot. 

A thick cloud of smoke was seen billowing out from the area. "No one was injured in the fire. Our officers are trying their best to douse the flames," a fire department official said.