RSOE EDIS: India - Fire - 2010.03.26

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2010-03-26 16:01:41 - Fire - India EDIS CODE: FR-20100326-25465-IND Date & Time: 2010-03-26 16:01:41 [UTC] Area: India, State of West Bengal, Panagarh Army Base, Panagarh Damage level: Low (Level 1) Not confirmed information! Description: A fire at one of the Indian army's largest ammunition depots triggered a series of explosions but caused no injuries, officials say. Military spokesman Mahesh Upasani said the fire was at the Panagarh army base 120km (75 miles) west of Calcutta. He said it was now under control. However he said 150 tonnes of explosives and ammunition kept at the base was destroyed. Earlier this week a fire broke out in Calcutta, killing at least 24 people. Officials say that the cause of Friday's fire - which caused panic in nearby villages - is being investigated. The full extent of the damage was not immediately known. Posted:2010-03-26 16:01:41 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu