Fire at Tollygunge Luxury Building Forces Evacuation of Film Stars

Feb 15, 2026

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Feb 15, 2026 11:30

Fire at luxury residential building in Tollygunge, several film stars come down onto street

## Fire Incident in Tollygunge

A fire erupted in a luxury residential building in Tollygunge, South Kolkata, on Sunday afternoon. The incident prompted the evacuation of several prominent figures from the Bengal film industry who reside there. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

## Evacuation and Response

The fire started in Tower 2 of Diamond City Residence, affecting the fifth floor. Notable residents, including actor couple Yash and Nusrat, and actress Sayantika Banerjee, were among those evacuated. Yash and Nusrat, along with their children, left their flat in a hurry. Four fire engines were dispatched to control the situation, which was reportedly caused by a short circuit.

## Resident Accounts

Director Shubhrajit Mitra, another resident, described the chaos as people rushed down the stairs, with lifts being out of service. He mentioned that a religious ceremony involving a lamp might have contributed to the fire.

## Previous Incidents

This incident follows a recent fire in Salt Lake Sector Five, where a woman was hospitalized due to smoke inhalation. The Tollygunge fire has raised concerns about safety and potential property damage, although it was contained before causing further harm.

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