A massive fire broke out at a warehouse near Lalbazar, Central Kolkata, during peak hours today, sending thick black smoke across the sky and creating panic among locals and office-goers. The incident happened when traffic was at its busiest, causing chaos as firefighters rushed to the scene to bring the situation under control.
Thankfully, no major injuries have been reported so far, but the visuals from the area are terrifying — flames engulfing the building, and smoke covering entire streets. For many, this incident is more than just breaking news — it’s a reminder that fire safety is still not taken seriously enough in many warehouses and commercial spaces.
Thankfully, no major injuries have been reported so far, but the visuals from the area are terrifying — flames engulfing the building, and smoke covering entire streets. For many, this incident is more than just breaking news — it’s a reminder that fire safety is still not taken seriously enough in many warehouses and commercial spaces.
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🚨 What Exactly Happened Near Lalbazar?
According to early reports, the fire started in a godown storing industrial materials. Due to the highly combustible nature of the items inside, the fire spread quickly before firefighters could contain it. Within minutes, smoke was visible from nearby offices and markets.
People in the area shared videos on social media, showing how one small spark can turn into a large-scale disaster when proper fire-rated barriers and doors aren’t installed. The flames spread faster than expected, and officials suspect a lack of fire partitions and non-rated doors could have made the situation worse.
🔒 How This Could Have Been Mitigated
In warehouses and large commercial spaces, fire-rated doors and partitions play a huge role in containing fire and smoke before they spread. If this building had stronger fire-barriers, the blaze may have been contained quicker, giving people more time to escape and reducing damage.
Ordinary doors don’t hold up against intense heat and smoke. In a structure like this, in a congested area, the margin for error is tiny — the fire department having to break windows to vent smoke is a sign things could have been worse.
Act Before It’s Too Late
The fire at Lalbazar is a stark reminder that fire safety cannot wait. Whether you manage a warehouse, a factory, an office or a commercial building — the choices you make now determine whether your property survives or becomes a disaster statistic.
Don’t wait for a short-circuit or a structural flaw to expose your vulnerability. Choose certified solutions, inspect old doors and partitions, ensure vents, alarms and doors are fire-rated.
Tufwud’s Insulated Fire Doors are built for exactly these moments — when every second and every barrier counts.
