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Massive fire devastates Khidirpur market in Kolkata
A major fire swept through Kolkata's Khidirpur market early Sunday morning, wiping out more than a thousand shops in just a few hours. The blaze started around 1am and spread quickly—locals say edible oil storage units made things worse and helped the fire move fast across the crowded marketplace.
Firefighters still on-site
More than 20 fire engines rushed in and crews worked non-stop through the night to get things under control. By morning, the main flames were out, but firefighters are still on-site to handle any leftover hotspots. Authorities haven't shared yet what caused the fire or if there were any injuries.