India, June 10 -- A major fire broke out at the South 24 Parganas Zilla Parishad office near Alipore in Kolkata on Tuesday, prompting a swift response from the fire department and local authorities. Firefighters rushed to the scene and launched an operation to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures.

According to officials, multiple fire tenders were deployed immediately after the fire was reported. Thick smoke was seen billowing from the building as emergency teams worked to bring the situation under control. Firefighters continued their efforts for several hours to douse the flames and secure the premises.

The South 24 Parganas Zilla Parishad office, located near the Alipore Court area, houses important ad...