41.   The blaze quickly spread to neighbouring straw and canvas sheds and tents housing the devotees, mostly from Orissa and the nearby states of West Bengal and Bihar.

42.   The blaze quickly spread through the area packed with vendors and customers, destroying several tall buildings, numerous private homes and scores of automobiles.

43.   The blaze spread rapidly through the open-plan structure, unhampered by fire doors or a general sprinkler system.