Fire breaks out at Kolkata's Acropolis Mall, no casualties reported

A fire broke out at the food court of Kolkata's Acropolis Mall on Friday afternoon, with no casualties reported. Ten fire tenders have been pressed into service following the incident.


Authorities have since evacuated the building, with firefighting operations underway at the mall.


The fire at the mall in broke out around 12.15 pm, officials said. "As of now, there is no report of any injury. Firefighting operations are underway. Some firefighters have entered the building wearing oxygen masks," an official told PTI.

The entire area was engulfed in smoke and traffic movement in front of the mall has been regulated, a senior officer of Kolkata Traffic Police said.