Kolkata Hotel Fire: Survivors Recall Smoke, Escape Attempts
· India · Hindustan Times, Times of India
A fire broke out at a hotel on New Market’s Mirza Ghalib Street in Kolkata, disorienting guests who woke to smoke and shattered walls. Survivors, including several Bangladeshis who were in the city for business or leisure, escaped by using the terrace, mobile‑phone flashlights, or a window onto a thin cornice. The incident left at least nine people dead, five of whom were Bangladeshi nationals, and prompted rapid evacuation efforts. Authorities are investigating the cause and the hotel’s fire safety compliance.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about fire safety standards in Indian hotels and the safety of foreign nationals traveling to India. It highlights the need for stricter enforcement of building codes to protect guests.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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