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At least nine killed in hotel fire in India’s Kolkata

At least nine people were killed, including a child, in a fire at a hotel in India's eastern city of Kolkata on Wednesday, local police said.

myjoyonline.com ·2h ago

At least nine killed in hotel fire in India’s Kolkata

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9 killed after massive fire breaks out at hotel in Kolkata timesofindia.indiatimes.com
9 Bangladeshi Nationals Killed In Kolkata Hotel Fire, AC Blast Suspected ndtv.com
Began on second floor, only one entry/exit: What to know about Kolkata fire that killed 9 hindustantimes.com
Kolkata hotel fire kills 9 Bangladeshi nationals thehindu.com
Nine dead in fire at hotel on Free School Street in Kolkata indianexpress.com

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