Fire at hotel in Kolkata kills at least 9, 80 evacuated

A fire broke out in a hotel in Kolkata around 1:45 a.m., resulting in the deaths of at least 9 people, including a child, and injuring six individuals, according to official sources. The hotel is located in the city center, near the commercial area of New Market.

Approximately 80 people were evacuated from the building, as reported by several agencies, including the Indian agency Pti. The swift evacuation efforts potentially helped to reduce the number of casualties.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the causes of the fire and the condition of the injured. The news has raised concerns regarding the safety of hotels in the area.