Yet another fire in Kolkata, no casualties
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Kolkata, December 20 (ANI): Within 10 days of a huge fire tragedy in the AMRI hospital in Kolkata, the city witnessed yet another fire mishap that saw a slipper manufacturing factory in flames. However, no casualties have been reported in the incident that took place around 10 pm on Monday in the godown of the factory, which stored inflammable goods such as rubber and leather products. Acting fast on the information, about 20 fire engines were immediately rushed to the spot to douse the blaze.
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