Kolkata: Explosion Reported At A Cafe In Jodhpur Park; 1 Employee Injured

In an unfortunate turn of events, a cafe in Kolkata’s Jodhpur Park witnessed a horrifying blast. The fire explosion was reported on August 7. The sudden accident wreaked havoc and destroyed a door and shutters of the establishment. Unfortunately, one of the employees of the cafe sustained injuries due to the fire explosion on Wednesday morning. Read on to know all the updates about this recent terrifying incident in Kolkata.

A Cafe In Jodhpur Park Reported A Blast

Residents living near the cafe revealed that the blast occurred at about 11 AM on Wednesday, according to a report by Eisamay. The establishment was opened already when the frightening incident unfolded. The explosion shattered a glass door installed at the front of the cafe in Jodhpur Park. Also, its intense pressure completely pushed away the shutters and blew them as well.

The doors to the cafe were already open ahead of the accident and workers were present as well. Chandrakumar Gurung, an employee of the cafe, suffered injuries. He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for necessary treatment. Later, he was taken to Kolkata’s MR Bangur Hospital.

As soon as the news broke out, police and fire brigade were notified about the blast at this cafe in Jodhpur Park. Lake police and fire brigade rushed to the accident location at the earliest. The team worked relentlessly to douse the fire and flames and bring the entire distressing situation under control. The fire brigade was successful in managing the fire.

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An Investigation Is Ongoing

People have different perceptions about the explosion. According to a report by Hindustan Times, a resident shared that a gas leak might be the cause of the fire. To find the exact trigger point of the accident, the fire department authorities have started an inspection already. As of now, there are no confirmed updates on the reason causing the blast. The cafe’s owner had to visit the Lake police station for questioning concerning the recent fire explosion.

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These are all the necessary updates of the scary blast at this cafe in Jodhpur Park. More details and reasons causing the fire are yet to be known.

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