Bangladeshi Nationals Among 9 Dead In Kolkata Hotel Fire, AC Blast Suspected
Initial reports suggest the fire may have been triggered by an air-conditioner explosion, though the exact cause is yet to be confirmed.
A massive fire erupted at a hotel in Kolkata early Wednesday, claiming at least nine lives and leaving six others injured, according to PTI. Five fire tenders were deployed to extinguish the blaze, which ignited around 1:45 am. Emergency responders, including police and personnel from the Disaster Management Department, rushed to the scene for rescue operations.
The dense smoke hampered firefighters' efforts to reach the upper floors via the staircase. A police officer stated to PTI that nine fatalities have been reported, with more deaths feared. The primary objective remains rescuing those trapped and identifying the cause of the fire. Once the flames were subdued, the cooling process commenced.
ANI reported, citing Fire Department officials, that the victims were Bangladeshi nationals who had traveled to Kolkata for medical treatment.
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