At least nine killed in hotel fire in Kolkata
Summary
At least nine people, including a child, were killed in a hotel fire in Kolkata, India, with around 30 others evacuated safely. Authorities said an electrical short circuit may have triggered the blaze, though the exact cause is still under investigation.
Key Points
- At least nine people were killed in a fire at a hotel in Kolkata, including a child.
- Around 30 people were evacuated safely after the blaze broke out on the second floor and was brought under control within an hour.
- Authorities said the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit, but the exact cause has not yet been confirmed.
- Local reports said some of the victims may have been Bangladeshi citizens seeking medical treatment in Kolkata.
