Devastating Fires Rock South 24 Parganas: Crores Lost, Many Homeless

• Two major fire incidents struck South 24 Parganas, causing extensive damage and displacement.
• In Kakdwip, two trawlers, including FB Baba Loknath, were gutted, resulting in losses worth crores of rupees.
• A slum fire in Rabindranagar, Maheshtala Municipality, rendered many residents homeless.
• Local residents, police, and five fire engines responded; relief camps have been opened for the displaced.
• Administration is investigating the causes and considering increasing fire stations in the district.

Why It Matters: Multiple devastating fires in South 24 Parganas caused massive losses and left many homeless.