A sudden fire completely destroyed a locked house in the Raipara area of Naxalbari on Wednesday afternoon. Local residents and fire officials rushed to the spot after seeing flames coming out of the house.
A fire engine from the Naxalbari fire department reached the location and brought the fire under control after an hour of effort. However, the entire house was reduced to ashes by the time the flames were put out.
The house belonged to Jahanara Khatun, whose family members were away for work when the incident happened. No casualties were reported in the incident, but all household goods were destroyed, causing a heavy financial loss.
Police and the fire department are currently investigating the exact cause of the fire.