Kolkata slum fire burns down 50-60 huts; CM Mamata Banerjee takes stock

A massive fire broke out in Kolkata's Topsia's area on Tuesday afternoon. The blaze destroyed 50-60 shanties in the area.

The fire department rushed six fire tenders to control the blaze. The fire was first spotted at around 3:30 PM, according to fire department officials.

Videos shared on social media showed an intense blaze burning in the Topsia region of Kolkata. Other videos showed a spire of smoke rising from the locality. No casualties have been reported in the fire so far.

Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited