Fire breaks out at Siliguri nursing home

A sudden fire broke out at a nursing home in Siliguri on Saturday evening, causing heavy smoke and panic among patients, staff, and family members.

Fire Outbreak and Panic

The fire filled the nursing home premises with thick smoke, creating complete chaos among everyone inside. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far in this incident.

Firefighters Control the Blaze

Acting on the information, two fire engines reached the spot immediately. Firefighters managed to control and put out the fire after about 30 minutes of effort.

Cause of the Fire

The exact cause of the fire is not known yet. According to the preliminary estimate of the fire department, the fire is suspected to have started due to a short circuit, and an investigation has been started.

Police Action and Crowd Control

As news of the fire spread, a large crowd of patients family members gathered outside the hospital. Police also reached the spot to control the situation and manage the crowd, while authorities are investigating the entire matter.