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FPJ Quick Take At 12 PM: 'Kolkata Hotel Fire Kills 9, Apple Changes App Store Fees In EU'; Your Daily Noon Guide To Top News That Matters

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FPJ Quick Take At 12 PM: 'Kolkata Hotel Fire Kills 9, Apple Changes App Store Fees In EU'; Your Daily Noon Guide To Top News That Matters

At 2:00 am on August 19, a fire broke out in a hotel in Kolkata, killing nine Bangladeshi nationals and several others who were injured. The blaze trapped many guests inside, with some losing consciousness after inhaling smoke. First responders arrived at the scene and evacuated the victims to a nearby hospital.

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