Kolkata Hotel Fire: Nine Dead, Six Injured in Massive Blaze at Mirza Ghalib Street in West Bengal
At least 15 guests were rescued as firefighters battled dense smoke for nearly two hours and investigators examined possible fire-safety lapses.
- On Wednesday, a massive fire at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in Kolkata killed nine people and injured six others, all Bangladeshi nationals who had traveled for medical treatment.
- The fire erupted around 2 a.m., prompting authorities to detain hotel owner Kalyan Pal and another person as part of an investigation into potential fire safety violations.
- Firefighters rescued 15 of the 43 guests staying at the hotel, while officials reported 34 others were discharged after medical examinations; casualties resulted from suffocation due to thick smoke.
- "The flames have been doused, and the cooling process is underway," a police officer told PTI, as authorities prioritize rescuing anyone trapped and determining the fire's exact cause.
- This tragedy follows a similar hotel fire in Tarapith, Birbhum, just one day prior that also resulted in nine deaths, raising concerns about fire safety compliance across Bengal.
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Kolkata Hotel Fire: Massive Fire Breaks Out at Hotel Near Kolkata’s New Market
<p>A massive fire broke out at a hotel in Kolkata’s busy New Market area early Wednesday morning, causing widespread panic and tragedy. The blaze reportedly started around 2 a.m. at a hotel on Free School Street and quickly filled the building with dense smoke, trapping several guests inside. At least nine people have died, while six others were injured and taken to hospital for treatment. Reports indicate that several of the deceased were Bangl…
A fire broke out in a hotel in the heart of Kolkata, India, in the early hours of the morning, killing nine Bangladeshis, including one child. Initial reports suggest the fire may have been caused by an exploding air conditioner, but the exact cause is still under investigation.
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