Hotel blaze in India’s West Bengal kills 9 and injures 6
Summary
A fire broke out early Wednesday at a hotel in Kolkata, India, killing at least nine people and injuring six. Firefighters and rescue teams worked to control the blaze and save people trapped inside, but the cause of the fire is still unknown.Key Facts
- The fire happened around 1:45 a.m. at a hotel in central Kolkata, near the West Bengal Fire Department headquarters.
- Five fire engines were used to fight the fire.
- Rescue teams focused on saving people trapped on the upper floors amid thick smoke.
- Nine people died, and six were injured and taken to a hospital.
- Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
- Fires are common in India, often caused by electrical problems or gas explosions.
- Previous deadly fires have been linked to safety rule violations and poor enforcement.
- A similar hotel fire occurred in West Bengal on Monday, killing at least seven people.
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