Overview
- Flames erupted around 5–5:30 a.m. in an electronics goods warehouse on Ezra Street in Burrabazar and spread to nearby shops.
- At least 20 fire engines were deployed, with crews battling for hours as narrow lanes and combustible stock hampered access.
- Police said adjoining buildings were cleared and reported no injuries after evacuations.
- Fire officials said the exact cause is under investigation, with an electrical short circuit suspected.
- Assessments of damage vary widely, and local residents and a KMC councillor alleged repeated past fires and lax enforcement, while fire officials rejected claims of a late response.