Fire and smoke were reported from the basement of a multi-storey building in the posh South Kolkata locality of Alipore here this afternoon.
However, police confirmed that the fire was reported from the basement of the building. Initially, it was thought that the fire was from a car showroom located there.
The building houses a Maruti showroom and has premier hospitals in close proximity.
According to fire department officials, 12-odd fire tenders were sent to the spot. The cause for the fire is yet to be known.
There have been no reports of any injury in the accident or of the fire spreading to other floors of the building or in surrounding areas.