Jalpaiguri, 02nd March: A major fire broke out early Monday morning in the No. 04 Ghumti area of Jalpaiguri town, reducing a stationery shop to ashes.
According to local sources, residents noticed thick black smoke billowing out from the closed shop and immediately informed the fire brigade. On receiving the alert, fire engines rushed to the spot and began efforts to douse the flames. The blaze was brought under control after some time.