Deadly Fire Breaks Out at Market in Kolkata A fire at an "illegal six-story plastics market" in Kolkata, West Bengal, in the wee hours of Wednesday, killed at least 18 people, The Associated Press reported. The likely cause of the blaze, which started before 4 a.m., was a short circuit, said Javed Khan, the fire minister of West Bengal. Adding, that the fire was under control by mid-morning, but rescue efforts were getting hampered by the toxic gases released during the fire. Mr. Khan called the scene of the fire "an illegal, unauthorized market." The police told The Associated Press, that they were looking for the owner of the building, which was filled with dozens of small shops selling various plastic products.Read more