Kankurgachi Oxygen Godown Fire: Homes Destroyed, No Fatalities Reported

• A devastating fire erupted around 2 AM at a Kankurgachi oxygen cylinder godown, spreading to nearby godowns.
• Residents lost all possessions, including money and documents; many barely escaped with their lives.
• 20 fire engines initially responded; 6 remain active for cooling, with 3 on standby.
• Fire department suspects oxygen godown as origin; exact cause under investigation.
• No casualties reported in Kankurgachi; all safely evacuated. A separate fire also hit Ghuni slum, New Town.

Why It Matters: Kankurgachi oxygen godown fire caused extensive property damage but no casualties; another fire in New Town.