Fire breaks out at Apeejay House in Kolkata’s Park Street

A fire broke out at an eight-storey commercial building at the crowded Park Street area in Kolkata at around 11 am today. Ten fire engines are trying to douse the blaze at Apeejay House. No casualty has been reported so far, confirmed city Mayor and fire services minister, Sovan Chattopadhyay. “Cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained,” he said. “Locals helped fire-fighters is dousing the blaze,” an eyewitness said. The fire officials are now trying to locate whether anyone is still trapped in the building.