A fire broke out in a servant quarter inside a residence on the 27th floor of Tower 3 at Kolkata’s South City Complex on Friday, prompting the deployment of seven fire engines. Fire officials said there were no reports of casualties and that no one remained trapped inside the high-rise after residents were brought out safely.
The incident occurred in the morning at the prominent residential complex in south Kolkata. Residents and people nearby first noticed thick black smoke coming from the building, causing alarm in and around the housing complex. The fire was reported to the fire department, which sent seven engines to the location.
According to information attributed to fire department sources, the affected residence was located on the 27th floor of Tower 3. The fire was in a servant quarter within the residence. Residents initially attempted to control the flames after noticing the smoke, before fire personnel arrived and took over the response.
Fire officials said the blaze was brought under control and that residents were evacuated safely. The source report also stated that there was no information about anyone being trapped inside the building. Police and fire department officials continued to monitor the situation at the complex.
The cause of the fire had not been established at the time of the report. Fire officials were expected to begin an investigation after the flames were completely extinguished. The extent of damage to the residence and its contents also remained unclear.
The incident places attention on emergency response in high-rise residential buildings, where fires on upper floors require coordinated evacuation, access for firefighting equipment and confirmation that residents are not trapped. In this case, the fire department’s response involved seven engines, while residents were moved out of the building safely, according to the report.
Officials had not announced a final assessment of the fire’s cause or the value of the damage. The police and fire authorities were continuing to oversee the situation and the investigation was to proceed after the fire had been fully extinguished.
