Sonarpur Shops Engulfed in Flames: Late-Night Fire Causes Panic, Short Circuit Suspected

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News18•27-01-2026, 11:47
Sonarpur Shops Engulfed in Flames: Late-Night Fire Causes Panic, Short Circuit Suspected
- •A shop in Sonarpur's Missionpally area caught fire around 1 AM, quickly spreading to several nearby shops.
- •Police and fire services responded promptly, with two fire engines controlling the blaze in about an hour.
- •The incident caused widespread panic and commotion in the area, following a recent fire in Anandapur.
- •Local residents assisted fire services in extinguishing the fire, highlighting community effort.
- •Preliminary investigations suggest a short circuit as the cause, though the full extent of damage is still being assessed.
Why It Matters: A late-night fire in Sonarpur, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, engulfed multiple shops.
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