Kolkata’s Century-old Club Gutted in Early Morning Fire, Attendant Suffers Injuries


PTI, Apr 1, 2019, 2:18 PM IST

Kolkata: A century-old athletic club in central Kolkata’s maidan area was reduced to ashes after a fire broke out on Monday morning, police said.

The cause of the blaze, which erupted at Wari Athletic Club around 5.40 am, is yet to be ascertained, a senior officer of Kolkata Police said, adding, four fire tenders were pressed into service. The fire was brought under control by 6.10 am, he said.

“It can be a result of a short circuit. We are trying to find out the actual reason,” the officer said.

Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.

Top News

Public Alert: Cyber fraudsters impersonating traffic police to demand fines

UP: 25 people booked for attacking civic officials for encroachment removal

SC transfers cheating case against choreographer Remo D’Souza to Delhi court

Fishing vessel collides with naval platform off Goa coast; 2 fishermen missing

‘Nation First’ key to India’s progress, says President Murmu

Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra slams Cong govt over Waqf notices to farmers, fund crunch

Man declared dead wakes up before cremation, 3 doctors suspended in Rajasthan

Related Articles More

Court acquits MLA Bachchu Kadu in 2011 Mantralaya clerk slapping case

UP: 25 people booked for attacking civic officials for encroachment removal

SC transfers cheating case against choreographer Remo D’Souza to Delhi court

Fishing vessel collides with naval platform off Goa coast; 2 fishermen missing

Cal HC stays demolition of illegal constructions in Mandarmoni

MUST WATCH

Christmas Cake Fruit Mixing

DK Shivakumar

Rose Cultivation

Geethotsava

Naxal Operation


Latest Additions

Belagavi: Was youth killed for an iPhone? Police launch intensive probe

K’taka Health Minister calls for collaborative efforts to combat Antimicrobial Resistance

Public Alert: Cyber fraudsters impersonating traffic police to demand fines

Court acquits MLA Bachchu Kadu in 2011 Mantralaya clerk slapping case

Markets stage sharp recovery; Sensex reclaims 79k level, Nifty surges 557.35 points

Thanks for visiting Udayavani

You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.