Nine Dead in Massive Kolkata Hotel Fire

The Times of India reports that a massive fire at a Kolkata hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street resulted in nine deaths and six injuries. According to the report, officials stated the victims were Bangladeshi citizens who traveled for medical treatment. Fire personnel conducted rescue operations, though dense smoke hindered their efforts on upper floors. Police indicated that the priority was rescuing trapped individuals and investigating the cause. The publication also mentions a separate fatal hotel fire in Tarapith.

ANI News reports that at least nine people died and several others were injured following a hotel fire on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata. Citing fire department sources, the agency states the victims were Bangladeshi citizens who arrived for medical treatment, while the exact cause of the fire remains undetermined. The report also details a separate recent hotel fire in Tarapith, citing local police statements regarding rescue operations, casualties, and the subsequent detention of hotel operators.

The Sunday Guardian reports that a deadly fire at a Kolkata hotel on Free School Street killed at least nine people, including a child. The source states that the blaze started around 2 am and prompted a major rescue operation by four fire engines and a disaster management team. While the exact cause remains unconfirmed, preliminary information suggests an air-conditioner explosion may have been responsible. Additionally, the article notes a separate fatal hotel fire in West Bengal that occurred just two days prior.