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Free School Street Fire: Traders Move Calcutta High Court to Re-Enter Sealed Building

Nearly three months after a devastating fire at Florence Mansion on Free School Street claimed nine lives, the property continues to be sealed off. In an effort to resume their operations, nine affected commercial establishments have approached the Calcutta High Court and reached out to the authorities for permission to re-enter.

Free School Street Fire: Traders Move Calcutta High Court to Re-Enter Sealed Building
Free School Street Fire: Traders Move Calcutta High Court to Re-Enter Sealed BuildingPhoto via The Times of India

Nearly 90 days after a fatal blaze at Florence Mansion on Free School Street claimed nine lives, the structure continues to remain sealed off.

Faced with a prolonged wait, nine commercial establishments have approached the Calcutta High Court seeking clearance to re-enter the premises. The affected business operators have also sent formal communications to the authorities, requesting permission to return to the building.

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