{
  "id": 1955283,
  "title": "‘It was like a horror movie’: Kolkata hotel fire survivors recount night of terror",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/it-was-like-a-horror-movie-kolkata-hotel-fire-survivors-recount-night",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T11:13:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/it-was-like-a-horror-movie-kolkata-hotel-fire-survivors-recount-night-of-terror/articleshow/133346344.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A devastating fire in a Kolkata hotel claimed nine lives early Wednesday morning. Survivors recounted a night of terror as dark smoke engulfed the building's upper floors. Many guests alleged the establishment lacked essential fire alarms and adequate safety equipment. Prompt action by fire brigade personnel saved approximately eighty lives from the dangerous blaze. An investigation is underway…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}