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Three killed in Bengal fire

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IANS Kolkata

Three people were burnt to death after a fire broke out in a slum in West Bengal's West Midnapore district, police said on Monday.

The incident took place in Ghatal area on Sunday night.

"Three persons including a married couple were killed in the blaze," an officer from Ghatal police station said.

"It was an accident. The reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained," he added.

--IANS

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First Published: Feb 11 2019 | 6:18 PM IST

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