Kolkata: At least 7 killed, 21 missing in massive warehouse fire; probe underway

A devastating fire engulfed a Kolkata warehouse complex early Monday, claiming at least seven lives and leaving 21 workers missing. Trapped inside units laden with combustible decoration materials and food supplies, the victims were sleeping when the blaze erupted. Firefighters battled for hours, but the inferno’s intensity and smoldering debris continue to hinder rescue efforts.