Kolkata, Jun 19: A fire broke out at the famed 'Hollong Bungalow' in West Bengal's Alipurduar district, officials said. There were no reports of any injury or fatality due to the blaze that erupted around 9 pm on Tuesday at the popular tourist lodge located inside the Jaldapara National Park, they said. Two fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the flames, Chief Wildlife Warden Debal Roy told PTI. West Bengal Cylinder Blast: Four Injured in Fire Triggered by LPG Cylinder Explosion Inside Apartment in South 24 Parganas District
Fire Breaks out at Iconic 'Hollong Bungalow'
Massive Fire Breaks Out in Hollong Bungalow at Jaldapara. This was one of the Major Tourist Attraction of Dooars. Lots of memories associated with this place.
— The Enigmous (@_TheEnigmous) June 18, 2024
Iconic ‘Hollong Bungalow’ in West Bengal’s Alipurduar district completely gutted on Tuesday evening. The tourist lodge that was engulfed in a massive fire was located inside the Jaldapara National Park. #hollongbungalow #fire pic.twitter.com/SvxmcCJv34
— India Blooms (@indiablooms) June 18, 2024
The extent of damage to the property was not yet known. "The cause of the fire will be ascertained after a forensic examination… We have not received any report of injury or death or immediate threat to the wildlife in the surrounding area," Roy said.