Fire breaks out at cinema hall in Visakhapatnam, no casualties reported 

Fire breaks out at cinema hall in Visakhapatnam, no casualties reported 

Andhra Pradesh

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According to reports, five fire tenders are present on the spot. No casualties have been reported, more details awaited.

A fire broke out at Sri Kanya Cinema Hall in Visakhapatnam's Gajuwaka area on Monday morning, news agency ANI reported.

According to reports, five fire tenders are present on the spot. No casualties have been reported, more details awaited.

The fire incident comes a day after a massive broke out at Kolkata's Bagri market. 

According to reports, the Bagri market blazes rages on with as many as 35 fire tenders and nearly 250 firemen on the spot. The fire has caused huge losses to traders ahead of the Durga Puja festival. 

"We have been able to control the blaze from spreading to neighbouring buildings, but it's still raging. The huge amount of inflammable materials stacked inside is not helping our efforts," Director General of West Bengal Fire and Emergency Services, Jagmohan.

It will take 24 to 48 hours to control the blaze, he said, adding, efforts were on to bring hydraulic ladders inside the area to boost the firefighting measures.

(With inputs from agencies)