Deadly blaze engulfs illegal market in India

A fire broke out at an illegal six-storey plastics market in the Indian city of Kolkata today, killing at least 18 people.

Deadly blaze engulfs illegal market in India

A fire broke out at an illegal six-storey plastics market in the Indian city of Kolkata today, killing at least 18 people.

The blaze, which started before 4am local time, was probably caused by a short circuit, said West Bengal fire minister Javed Khan. Kolkata was formerly known as Calcutta.

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