A deadly fire broke out at a hotel on Free School Street near New Market in Kolkata early Wednesday, killing at least nine people, including a child. The blaze began at around 2 am, with several guests reportedly trapped inside the building as emergency teams launched a rescue operation.
Four fire engines were sent to the location after authorities received information about the incident. A disaster management team also joined the operation, while firefighters worked to evacuate people from the hotel and bring the flames under control.
What Caused The Kolkata Hotel Fire?
The exact cause of the fire has not been established yet. Preliminary information has suggested that an air-conditioner explosion may have triggered the blaze, but authorities are yet to confirm whether it was responsible. Further investigation is expected to establish how the fire started and what led to its rapid spread.
Where Did The Kolkata Hotel Fire Occur?
The incident took place at a hotel on Free School Street, close to the New Market area, one of the busiest parts of Kolkata. The fire comes just two days after another fatal hotel blaze in West Bengal.
On August 17, a fire at Hotel Bideshini in Tarapith, Birbhum district, killed at least eight people and left several others injured. The blaze broke out at around 4:30 am on the ground floor of the five-storey property while most guests were asleep. The hotel is located near the holy pond beside the Tarapith temple.
Further details about the Kolkata hotel fire are awaited.
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