23 Mar 2010, Kolkata, A huge fire swept from an old multi-storeyed heritage building residences and offices in Kolkata's busy Park Street today claimed at least six dead and 20 injured.
The fire which took place at the premises Stephen Court building around 2.00 pm was brought under control later after the firemen fought it and rescued trapped persons. The Stephen Court, situated in the heart of the city, near Peter Cat restaurant and a large music store called Music World and several other offices.
Investigations stated that the fire may have started from a lift between the upper floors as a short circuit and soon spread upwards and sideways, forcing people to move out of the windows to safe themselves on narrow areas waiting for help.
This is one of the major incident took place in recent days in Kolkota.