Tragic hotel fire in India claims nine lives, including a child
Tragedy struck in Kolkata as a hotel fire claimed the lives of nine individuals, including a child, and left several others injured. Initial investigations suggest that an air conditioner may have sparked the deadly blaze.
A deadly hotel fire in Kolkata, India claimed nine lives on Wednesday, including a child, according to a senior fire department official. The fire broke out early on Wednesday and thick smoke enveloped the building. Anuj Sharma, the fire services director of West Bengal state, revealed that the victims included six men, two women and a child.
Preliminary information suggested that an air conditioner in the budget hotel may have exploded, causing the blaze. Nine people were rescued and taken to the hospital, while some victims appeared to be Bangladeshi nationals who had traveled to Kolkata for medical treatment. West Bengal's ruling party member Santosh Pathak stated that they were trying to confirm the nationality of the victims.
A total of 60 guests were present in the hotel when the fire erupted. Building fires are common in India due to a lack of firefighting equipment and disregard for safety regulations.
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