Hotel blaze in India’s West Bengal kills 9 and injures 6
A fire erupted at a hotel in Kolkata, India, during the early hours of Wednesday, resulting in nine fatalities and six injuries, according to police reports. The incident occurred around 1:45 a.m. near the West Bengal Fire Department headquarters. Five fire engines were dispatched to combat the blaze, while police and disaster management teams initiated rescue efforts.
Thick smoke enveloped the building, making it challenging for firefighters to reach those trapped on higher floors. The injured were promptly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Deadly fires, often attributed to electrical faults or gas cylinder explosions, are not uncommon in India due to safety lapses and lax enforcement of fire regulations.
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