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The fire was brought under control by around 10.30 am. No casualty was, however, reported. A man had reportedly fallen sick due to the smoke. He was administered first-aid at the MR Bangur hospital.
Around 300 to 400 slum-dwellers live in the shanties.
Gopal Bhattacharya, Director of Fire and Emergency Services, said: “The fire probably started during cooking. Our engines rushed to the spot as soon as we got the news.”


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