The Economic Times

Eight dead in fire at two warehouses in Bengal's South 24 Parganas; flames still rage, rescue ops underway

A devastating fire engulfed two warehouses in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district. The blaze claimed at least eight lives, with more feared trapped. Firefighters battled the inferno for over 24 hours. Charred bodies and skeletal remains were recovered. Investigations into the cause and damage are ongoing. Families await identification of victims.