Overview

• A large fire broke out on May 2, 2025, at a premises in Salt Lake Sector 5, Kolkata, suspected to be a chemical factory or godown storing flammable substances.
• Twelve fire tenders were deployed to contain the blaze, which was first reported around 2:30 PM and quickly spread across the site.
• Thick black smoke and towering flames were visible from kilometers away, causing panic in the tech and commercial hub of the area.
• No casualties have been reported, and nearby buildings were evacuated as a precaution; authorities confirmed that no one is believed to be trapped inside.
• The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with firefighters facing challenges due to the suspected presence of highly flammable chemicals onsite.