Hooghly, Feb. 26 -- A massive fire broke out at the store yard of the Excise Department at Bandel Bazar, near Bandel Station, in Hooghly on Thursday. Firefighting operations are currently underway. No injuries or casualties reported.

Agitated locals shout at the police as a fire engine struggles to move through the narrow, crowded street. Intense flames and thick black smoke are visible at the spot, accompanied by more explosions from the vehicle batteries.

Sudha Jain, a resident and shop owner speak to ANI, she said, "There is a fire here! I have been calling the police for two hours. It has been two hours since we informed the police. Still, no one came. One policeman arrived after two hours. Neither the fire department nor anyone els...