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At least nine killed in hotel fire in Kolkata

From Kathmandu Post · () English

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • At least nine people, including a child, died in a fire that broke out early Wednesday at a hotel in Kolkata, India.
  • The blaze, which started on the second floor, was controlled within an hour, and about 30 people were evacuated safely.
  • While the cause is under investigation, local media reports suggest some victims may have been Bangladeshi citizens seeking medical treatment.

A devastating fire ripped through a hotel in Kolkata, India, early Wednesday, claiming the lives of at least nine people, including a child. The blaze erupted around 2:50 a.m. on the second floor of the building, casting a pall over the eastern Indian city.

Firefighters brought the fire under control within an hour of its outbreak. Emergency services managed to evacuate approximately 30 individuals safely from the hotel, which is situated in a densely populated area of central Kolkata and known for its budget accommodations.

Authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire, with preliminary indications pointing towards a possible electrical short circuit. Local media reports, citing the fire department, suggest that some of the deceased may have been Bangladeshi nationals who were in Kolkata for medical treatment. However, a senior police official stated that the nationalities of all victims were still being ascertained.

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