Fire breaks out in Kolkata's Mahestala area, several shanties gutted

Kolkata, Dec 25 (PTI) Several shanties were gutted in a fire that broke out in the city's Mahestala area on Thursday evening, officials said.

Seven fire tenders battled the flames from 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm before containing it.

There were no reports of injuries or casualties, officials said.

The cause of the fire was being ascertained. PTI SUS MNB