Overview
- Police said the blaze erupted around 4:30 a.m. at Ishwaripur in North 24 Parganas and spread quickly through stored chemicals.
- About 20 fire engines and a large police contingent responded, and firefighters deployed foam to suppress the flames.
- Officials said three adjacent factories were gutted after the fire extended from the dye unit, including a nearby T-shirt facility.
- Residents reported repeated explosions and heavy black smoke, and nearby residential buildings were evacuated as a precaution.
- The cause remains under investigation, with some residents alleging late-night firecrackers but no official confirmation.