Nine Dead in Kolkata Hotel Fire, AC Blast Suspected
At least nine people were killed and several injured in a hotel fire in Kolkata, India, with a suspected air-conditioner explosion believed to be the cause. The fire reportedly started on the second floor of the budget hotel, which had only one entry and exit point.
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India news: Several killed in Kolkata hotel fire
At least nine people have died, including some Bangladeshi nationals, authorities said. Meanwhile, the building's owner was reportedly absconding. DW has more.
Read full article →9 killed in Indian budget hotel fire after suspected air-con explosion
At least nine people were killed and several others injured in a fire at a hotel in the Indian city of Kolkata on Wednesday, a senior fire department official said. “Nine people were killed, including a child, in the fire that broke out early on Wednesday,” said Anuj Sharma, the fire services director of West Bengal state. “Thick smoke enveloped the hotel. Some victims were found in the bathrooms.” Five fire engines were deployed to bring the blaze under control, while police and disaster...
By Agence France-Presse
Read full article →Kolkata hotel fire: Nine dead, six injured in massive blaze at Mirza Ghalib Street in West Bengal - The Economic Times
Kolkata hotel fire: Nine dead, six injured in massive blaze at Mirza Ghalib Street in West Bengal The Economic Times
Read full article →Began on second floor, only one entry/exit: What to know about Kolkata fire that killed 9
BJP leader Santosh Pathak also added that the majority of the hotels in Mirza Ghalib street are run illegally.
Read full article →At least nine killed in Kolkata hotel fire
At least nine people were killed, including a child, in a fire at a hotel in India’s eastern city of Kolkata on Wednesday, local police said. The hotel is located in a congested area in central Kolkata and is known for budget accommodations and restaurants. The fire broke out at around 2:50 a.m. local time on the second […]
Read full article →At least nine killed, several injured in hotel fire in India's Kolkata
The cause of the fire is still unknown. The hotel is located in central Kolkata, an area known for budget accommodations and restaurants.
Read full article →Bangladeshi Nationals Among 9 Dead In Kolkata Hotel Fire, AC Blast Suspected
Initial reports suggest the fire may have been triggered by an air-conditioner explosion, though the exact cause is yet to be confirmed.
Read full article →Kolkata hotel fire kills 9, including child; deceased identified as Bangladeshi nationals - Moneycontrol.com
Kolkata hotel fire kills 9, including child; deceased identified as Bangladeshi nationals Moneycontrol.com
Read full article →At least nine killed in hotel fire in India's Kolkata
Hotel is located in congested area in central Kolkata and is known for budget accommodations and restaurants
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Read full article →Nine die in India hotel fire
Nine people, including a child, died in a hotel fire in Kolkata, India. Thick smoke enveloped the budget hotel, with an AC explosion suspected. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/nine-die-in-india-hotel-fire/
By Punch Newspapers
Read full article →At least nine killed in hotel fire in India’s Kolkata
At least nine people were killed, including a child, in a fire at a hotel in India's eastern city of Kolkata on Wednesday, local police said.
By Abubakar Ibrahim
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