INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
at the crowded Park Street area in central Kolkata this morning
Ten fire trucks are trying to douse the blaze at Apeejay House, where several companies have offices.People tweeted photos of the white
building, with black smoke coming out of several windows
Orange flames can still be seen burning inside.All the people in the building were evacuated, fire department officials said.They said the
fire may have started from the server room of one of the offices on the 5th floor in the centrally air-conditioned building.Officials said
the first fire alarm rang at 11 am
Apeejay House is adjacent to Park Hotel, and both properties are owned by Apeejay Surrendra Group.Park Street fire: People stand near
Apeejay House where a fire broke outThe Kolkata traffic police said it has stopped all vehicles from entering Park Street
Traffic at nearby areas has been affected.
