Massive Fire in Patharpratima: Remote Island Hinders Firefighters, Police Guard Scene

• A terrible fire broke out in Sridharnagar, Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas, involving hay worth lakhs of rupees.
• Due to the remote island location, firefighters could not reach Sridharnagar; police cordoned off the area.
• Locals attempted to douse the flames, but the fire was extensive and visible from a distance.
• Police are investigating the cause of the fire and whether any foul play was involved.
• Separately, a shop fire in Maheshtala's Akra Puraton Bazar was controlled by two fire engines and police.