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West Bengal: Terrifying scenes as huge fire breaks out at wholesale clothing market in Howrah

Several shops and godowns were gutted as the fire rapidly spread through Mangla Haat.

Scroll Staff
Jul 21, 2023 · 11:54 am

West Bengal | Massive fire breaks out in Howrah, 12 fire tenders at the spot. Further details awaited pic.twitter.com/JWljfn8tGR

— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2023

Visuals of fire that broke out at Mangla Haat in Howrah, Kolkata last night. pic.twitter.com/6kZrn5Xm3C

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 21, 2023
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