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Writers Buildings in Kolkata catches fire
Tue, 01 Jan 2008
ANI
Kolkata, Aug 7 (ANI): A major fire broke out this morning at the Writers Buildings here, and it took about two hours to douse it.The fire broke out in the E-Block, or the top floor of the Secretariat building at around 6:45a.m.
Twelve firefighting engines were required to bring the blaze under control. No casualties were reported.
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Damage was limited to heaps of paper, documents and furniture of the departments of Refugee Rehabilitation, Fire and Municipal Affairs.
Surrounding roads and offices were closed during the fire-dousing operation.
Forensic experts have been called in to investigate the cause of fire. (ANI)
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