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Fire erupts at Kolkata's Biswa Bangla Gate hanging restaurant, rain of sparks hits road
✍️ India Today
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 04:43 AM
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A fire broke out at the suspended restaurant of Kolkata’s Biswa Bangla Gate, sending sparks onto the adjoining road. Firefighters were dispatched to control the blaze.
Kolkata’s landmark Biswa Bangla Gate, known for its elevated circular walkway and hanging restaurant, experienced a sudden fire early on Wednesday. Witnesses reported bright flames and a shower of sparks that fell onto the road below the structure.
Fire crews from the city’s fire department arrived within minutes and began extinguishing the blaze using water jets and foam.
Preliminary reports indicate that the fire was confined to the restaurant area and did not spread to the main gate structure. No immediate reports of injuries have been received, and officials are assessing the cause of the incident.
The gate, a popular tourist spot, was temporarily closed to ensure public safety while investigations continue.
Fire crews from the city’s fire department arrived within minutes and began extinguishing the blaze using water jets and foam.
Preliminary reports indicate that the fire was confined to the restaurant area and did not spread to the main gate structure. No immediate reports of injuries have been received, and officials are assessing the cause of the incident.
The gate, a popular tourist spot, was temporarily closed to ensure public safety while investigations continue.