Summary:
Kolkata: At least 10 shanties were burnt to ashes after a major fire broke out at the 'bede bustee' opposite Ruby Hospital, late on Wednesday night. According to sources, on Wednesday night at around 12:15 am, fire broke out at a shanty inside the bustee. After they evacuated the place, fire started spreading to other shanties within moments. Locals alleged that the fire tenders had arrived late and as a consequence, the shanties were burnt. However, fire brigade and police denied the allegation and claimed that firefighting operations had started promptly..