Hotel Fire on Free School Street Claims Nine Lives
· India · Indian Express, Zee News, Hindustan Times
A hotel on Kolkata's Free School Street caught fire around 2 am on Wednesday, killing nine people. Smoke filled the building, and a child was among those who died. Victims included residents from Meghalaya and the West Bengal district of Alipurduar. Police rescued 28 people and admitted them to hospitals across the city. The incident is still under investigation, with no cause disclosed yet.
Why it matters
The loss of nine lives, including a child, underscores fire safety concerns for hotels in Kolkata, directly affecting families in West Bengal and Meghalaya.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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