Kolkata Hotel Fire: 9 Bangladeshi Nationals Killed, Several Injured In Blaze - VIDEO
Kolkata : A massive fire broke out at a hotel in Kolkata during the wee hours of Wednesday, killing nine Bangladeshi nationals and leaving six injured. The victims had reportedly travelled to Kolkata for medical treatment, according to authorities at the Fire Department. The hotel has been identified as Hotel Shikhali, and a case has been registered at the New Market Police Station against the…
A massive fire erupted at Hotel Shikhali in Kolkata early Wednesday morning, resulting in the tragic deaths of nine Bangladeshi nationals and injuries to six others. The victims had reportedly journeyed to Kolkata for medical treatment, reported officials from the Fire Department. The hotel is located on Mirza Ghalib Street, and police have registered a case against the property owner.
The blaze ignited around 2:00 am, trapping several guests inside who struggled to escape the thick smoke. Emergency responders arrived promptly to extinguish the flames and transport the injured to nearby hospitals. Preliminary investigations indicate the fire may have been sparked by an air-conditioner malfunction, though the official cause remains undetermined.
Teams from the police and civil defense continue to assist at the scene. Dense smoke severely hampered firefighters' efforts to reach higher floors, and authorities anticipate further fatalities, according to a police officer.
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