In a distressing incident, a devastating fire broke out at a plastic bag manufacturing factory in the Mallikpur area under South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, sending plumes of thick black smoke billowing into the sky, visible from miles away.Upon receiving emergency calls, the local fire department swiftly responded to the scene, dispatching 15 fire tenders to combat the raging inferno. Firefighters and rescue personnel immediately launched a dousing operation in an attempt to control the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures.As of now, the situation remains highly challenging, with the flames showing immense resistance to extinguishment. The thick cloud of smoke hampered visibility.