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Allahabad Bank on Fire – Head office of the bank at Kolkata catches fire

July 5, 2016 8:24 am

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Allahabad Bank Head office had a fire today, causing minor burn injuries to a fire fighter and destroying official documents.

First flame noticed around 8:45am in the building, located in the city’s business district of Dalhousie, fire brigade officials said.

Allahabad Bank - Head Office on Fire — Allahabad Bank – Head Office on Fire

Ten fire engines were rushed to the spot and the flames were doused around 11 am, they said.

Lots of official documents were destroyed in the incident caused after the server room at the first floor caught fire. People are sensing short circuit or even a foul play can not be ruled out as locals suspected.

The divisional officer of north Kolkata Fire Department suffered minor burn injuries, the officials said.

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