At Least 7 Killed in Fire at Hotel Near Tarapith Temple in West Bengal's Birbhum District
Police said a short circuit was alleged as the cause, and injured guests were taken to Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital.
- On Monday, a massive fire erupted at a hotel in Tarapith, West Bengal, killing at least seven people. The blaze started on the ground floor of the four-storey APHotel early in the morning while guests were asleep.
- The town of Tarapith was crowded with pilgrims visiting the famous Kali temple when the fire broke out. Officials noted that many victims were devotees who had come to offer prayers at the temple.
- A guest from Kolkata described the chaos: "Suddenly, the entire hotel was engulfed in smoke. We could not breathe, and it was hard to find an escape route." Locals assisted officials in rescue efforts.
- Several injured individuals were taken to the Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital for treatment. Officials later revised the official death toll to seven after initially reporting five.
- While hotel staff claimed a short circuit caused the fire, officials stated the exact cause remains unclear and a probe will be conducted soon. Locals fear the death count could rise.
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