Hotel fire in Kolkata kills nine people
A big fire started at a hotel in Kolkata early in the morning, leading to the deaths of nine guests from Bangladesh. Firefighters also saved fifteen other people from the burning building.
What happened
A tragic fire broke out at a hotel in the city of Kolkata late at night while most guests were sleeping. The dangerous blaze started around two in the morning and quickly filled the building with thick smoke. Local firefighters rushed to the scene to put out the flames and help the people trapped inside.
The victims
Police and local authorities confirmed that nine people lost their lives in the fire. All nine victims were visitors from the neighboring country of Bangladesh. Rescue workers managed to pull at least fifteen other people safely out of the hotel windows and doors.
What happens next
- Police are looking into what caused the fire to start.
- Officials are checking if the hotel followed all safety rules.
- The government is helping send the victims' bodies back home to their families.