At least nine killed, several injured in hotel fire in India's Kolkata
The cause of the fire is still unknown. The hotel is located in central Kolkata, an area known for budget accommodations and restaurants.
A hotel fire in Kolkata, India, on Wednesday killed at least nine people, including a child, and injured several others. The blaze started around 2:50 a.m. on the second floor and was controlled within an hour, leading to the safe evacuation of approximately 30 individuals. While an electrical short circuit is suspected, the exact cause is still under investigation. Local media reported that some of the deceased were Bangladeshi citizens seeking medical treatment in Kolkata, though a senior police official stated the nationalities were yet to be confirmed. The hotel is situated in a busy central Kolkata area known for budget accommodations.
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