At least 7 dead, several injured as massive fire erupts at hotel in West Bengal’s Tarapith
The injured were rushed to Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital for treatment.
A devastating fire ripped through a hotel in West Bengal’s Tarapith, resulting in at least seven deaths and numerous injuries. The inferno ignited early morning hours on the ground floor of the four-story structure, just as many guests were still asleep. Medical personnel swiftly attended to the wounded, transferring them to Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital for urgent care.
Hotel personnel attributed the catastrophic blaze to an electrical short circuit. Initially, hospital officials disclosed that five individuals had perished, but subsequent investigations by police revealed the grim reality of seven fatalities. A resident of Kolkata, who managed to escape the inferno, recounted the chaos within the hotel.
Describing the sudden surge of smoke, she explained that it became impossible to breathe or locate a safe exit. Authorities noted that some of the victims were pilgrims who had journeyed to Tarapith to pay homage at the iconic Kali temple.
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