Fire at Kolkata hotel results in nine fatalities and multiple injuries
At least nine people, including a child, have died in a devastating fire at a hotel in Kolkata, with several others injured. Preliminary reports suggest an air conditioner may have caused the blaze.
A devastating fire at a hotel in Kolkata resulted in nine deaths and numerous injuries, according to a senior fire department official. The tragic incident occurred early on Wednesday, claiming the lives of at least nine individuals, including a young child. Anuj Sharma, the fire services director of West Bengal state, informed AFP of the grim loss.
Thick smoke filled the hotel, leading to the rescue of nine people, six men, two women, and a child, who were subsequently taken to the hospital. Some victims were discovered in the bathrooms, while others appeared to be of Bangladeshi nationality, having traveled to Kolkata for medical treatment, as reported by Santosh Pathak, a member of the ruling party in West Bengal.
The hotel, which housed a total of 60 guests when the fire erupted, is believed to have been a budget establishment. Building fires are alarmingly common in India due to inadequate firefighting equipment and a widespread disregard for safety regulations.
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