The Aporia · Fire in building housing several hotels in eastern India kills at least nine, injures six

A fire broke out in a building housing several hotels in Kolkata, India on Wednesday, killing at least nine people, including one child, and injuring six. According to police, the victims were found trapped in bathrooms with thick smoke enveloping the hotel. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing, but authorities are prioritizing rescue efforts for those still trapped in the building. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences for the loss of life and offered assistance to those affected.

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At least nine people, including a child, were killed and six others injured in a fire that broke out at a hotel in Kolkata, India's West Bengal state on Wednesday. The blaze occurred early in the morning, and thick smoke enveloped the building, making it difficult for firefighters to reach trapped individuals on the upper floors. Five fire engines were sent to the scene, but rescue efforts were hindered by the challenging conditions. Some of the victims are believed to be Bangladeshi nationals who had traveled to Kolkata for medical treatment. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with authorities prioritizing rescue efforts and urging those injured to recover quickly.

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Some of the victims are believed to be Bangladeshi nationals who had travelled to Kolkata for medical treatment, according to a member of West Bengal’s ruling party. uncertain

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At least nine people were killed and six injured after a fire broke out at a hotel in Kolkata, in India’s West Bengal state early on Wednesday, according to police. uncertain

fire → kill → police

"Nine people were killed, including a child, in the fire that broke out early on Wednesday," Anuj Sharma, the fire services director of West Bengal state, told AFP. asserted

Sharma → kill → AFP

"Thick smoke enveloped the hotel. asserted

smoke → envelop → hotel

Some victims were found in the bathrooms." asserted

victims → find → bathrooms

Five fire engines were sent to the scene, as police and disaster management teams worked to rescue people from the building. asserted

teams → send → building

Those injured were taken to a nearby hospital. asserted

Those → injure → hospital

Firefighters struggled to reach people trapped on the upper floors, according to a police officer. uncertain

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The blaze was later brought under control. asserted

blaze → bring → control

Authorities said rescue efforts remained their priority, while an investigation into the cause of the fire was under way. asserted

investigation → say → way

Some of the victims were believed to be Bangladeshi nationals who had travelled to Kolkata for medical treatment, according to Santosh Pathak, a member of West Bengal’s ruling party. "We are trying to confirm the nationality of the victims," he told reporters. uncertain

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was "extremely pained" to learn about the loss of life. asserted

he → say → life

"May the injured recover at the earliest. uncertain

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The local administration is assisting those who are affected," he said in a social media post. asserted

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On Monday, a blaze at a hotel in West Bengal’s temple town of Tarapith left at least seven people dead and several others critically injured. asserted

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In December, at least 25 people were killed after a fire ripped through a popular nightclub in western Goa state. asserted

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Fire in building housing several hotels in eastern India kills at least nine, injures six

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