Massive Fire Erupts Near Kanthi Railway Station During Holi, East Medinipur Locals Panic
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Kanthi Station Area Engulfed in Flames on Holi; Panic Spreads in East Medinipur
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News18•03-03-2026, 15:35
Kanthi Station Area Engulfed in Flames on Holi; Panic Spreads in East Medinipur
•A terrible fire erupted near Kanthi Railway Station's sub-station in East Medinipur on Holi, causing thick black smoke and widespread panic.
•The festive atmosphere quickly turned to anxiety as locals witnessed the raging flames near the State Electricity Distribution and Supply Company's largest sub-station.
•Kanthi Police, fire department with two engines, and railway police responded swiftly, establishing a security cordon and bringing the fire under control in about an hour.
•A major disaster was averted, though one shop sustained minor damage; the rapid response prevented the fire from spreading to other nearby establishments.
•While the exact cause is under investigation, initial speculation points to sparks from electric lines igniting oil leakage from a transformer, as noted by local Sougata Bar.