A massive, devastating fire broke out at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata around 2:00 AM, trapping several guests on the upper floors as thick, toxic smoke quickly filled the building. Fire services and emergency response teams rushed to the scene to battle the intense flames, successfully rescuing multiple trapped individuals while treating several others for smoke inhalation and burn injuries.


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A massive fire broke out at a hotel in Gulmarg, the popular ski town in India's Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday (Feb 29). It was not known immediately what caused the fire. Media reports said that the fire gutted several rooms in 'Pine Palace Platinum' hotel and a massive effort to douse the flames was underway.

Meanwhile, the locals&nbsp;resorted to throwing snowballs at the burning building with an aim to douse the fire. Videos of locals pelting snowballs were widely shared on social media.

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There were no immediate reports of injuries.&nbsp;

Fire department sent men and machinery to tackle the flames but officials were quoted in media reports as saying that they expected the firefight to last for quite some time.

It has also been reported that the fire erupted at 2 am.

Just last week, a massive avalanche killed a skier from Russia in Gulmarg. There were seven skiers in the group and six were rescued.

Gulmarg, a favourite tourist destination in India is a hotspot of adventure sports. Recent snowfall after two-month dry spell has increased the footfall. Gulmarg is famous for its world-class skiing slopes and&nbsp;landscapes.

There have been allegations that Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) was late to respond to the situation. The authority denied the allegations and said firefighters were not late to reach the spot as alleged by several social media users.

About videos of local joining hands to douse the fire, GDA statement statement said that it was "unfortunate and undermines the stupendous efforts of fire services and local administration.”

A massive fire broke out at a hotel in Gulmarg, the popular ski town in India's Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday (Feb 29). It was not known immediately what caused the fire.

A massive fire broke out at a hotel in Gulmarg, the popular ski town in India's Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday (Feb 29). It was not known immediately what caused the fire. Media reports said that the fire gutted several rooms in 'Pine Palace Platinum' hotel and a massive effort to douse the flames was underway. Meanwhile, the locals resorted to throwing snowballs at the burning building with an aim to douse the fire. Videos of locals pelting snowballs were widely shared on social media. Jammu and Kashmir: Major fire breaks out in hotel at Gulmarg; people use snow to douse the leaping flames. Watch viral video here. Video courtesy: The Kashmir Group#Srinagar #gulmarg #snow #viralvideo pic.twitter.com/60hEihXyPN — WION (@WIONews) February 28, 2024 × There were no immediate reports of injuries. Fire department sent men and machinery to tackle the flames but officials were quoted in media reports as saying that they expected the firefight to last for quite some time. It has also been reported that the fire erupted at 2 am. Just last week, a massive avalanche killed a skier from Russia in Gulmarg. There were seven skiers in the group and six were rescued. Gulmarg, a favourite tourist destination in India is a hotspot of adventure sports. Recent snowfall after two-month dry spell has increased the footfall. Gulmarg is famous for its world-class skiing slopes and landscapes. There have been allegations that Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) was late to respond to the situation. The authority denied the allegations and said firefighters were not late to reach the spot as alleged by several social media users. About videos of local joining hands to douse the fire, GDA statement statement said that it was "unfortunate and undermines the stupendous efforts of fire services and local administration.”

Jammu and Kashmir: Fire breaks out at hotel, locals throw snowballs to douse flames

Five people have perished in a raging inferno that tore through a hotel and casino complex in Manila, authorities said Monday, after firefighters battled more than 24 hours to douse the flames.

Rescuers said billowing smoke, sometimes so dense it obscured the 22-floor Waterfront Manila Pavilion, had hampered their efforts to contain the blaze which started Sunday morning.

The dead were all casino employees, and another of the workers was still in critical condition. About 20 people were injured.

Some 300 guests and staff were evacuated safely, hotel and fire officials told a press conference.

&quot;We are hoping no one was left behind in the rooms. Our firefighters have not yet gone up all parts of the building,&quot; Metro Manila Development Authority acting chief Jojo Garcia said.

Some firefighters were treated after inhaling the dense smoke, which shrouded the chaotic scene on Sunday.

&quot;The smoke was so big, so you can just imagine, there was zero visibility and our firefighters had difficulty breathing. Even outside the building there was zero visibility and it was much harder to operate inside,&quot; Manila district fire marshal Jonas Silvano told radio DZBB.

Deadly blazes break out regularly in the Philippines, particularly in slum areas where there are virtually no safety standards.

The deadliest in recent years was in suburban Manila where 72 people died in 2015 at a factory which makes rubber sandals.

But more modern buildings have also gone up in huge, deadly blazes.

In December, 38 people died in a fire at a four-storey shopping mall in the southern city of Davao.

The dead were all casino employees. About 20 people were injured

Five people have perished in a raging inferno that tore through a hotel and casino complex in Manila, authorities said Monday, after firefighters battled more than 24 hours to douse the flames. Rescuers said billowing smoke, sometimes so dense it obscured the 22-floor Waterfront Manila Pavilion, had hampered their efforts to contain the blaze which started Sunday morning. The dead were all casino employees, and another of the workers was still in critical condition. About 20 people were injured. Some 300 guests and staff were evacuated safely, hotel and fire officials told a press conference. "We are hoping no one was left behind in the rooms. Our firefighters have not yet gone up all parts of the building," Metro Manila Development Authority acting chief Jojo Garcia said. Some firefighters were treated after inhaling the dense smoke, which shrouded the chaotic scene on Sunday. "The smoke was so big, so you can just imagine, there was zero visibility and our firefighters had difficulty breathing. Even outside the building there was zero visibility and it was much harder to operate inside," Manila district fire marshal Jonas Silvano told radio DZBB. Deadly blazes break out regularly in the Philippines, particularly in slum areas where there are virtually no safety standards. The deadliest in recent years was in suburban Manila where 72 people died in 2015 at a factory which makes rubber sandals. But more modern buildings have also gone up in huge, deadly blazes. In December, 38 people died in a fire at a four-storey shopping mall in the southern city of Davao.

Five killed in 24-hour Philippine hotel blaze

At least 10 persons were killed and 14 others injured when a massive fire broke out at a luxury hotel in east China&#39;s Jiangxi province today.

Firefighters found seven bodies in debris, and three of the 16 people hospitalised have succumbed to their injuries, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

The fire began this morning on the second floor of the HNA Platinum Mix Hotel. 10 construction workers were working on a decoration project on the floor, said a woman who managed to escape. 
 
&quot;Initial investigations found the fire was caused by cutting of decoration materials and further investigation is under way,&quot; the report said. 
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A man who jumped from the second floor was injured and rushed to hospital.

The four-storey hotel is connected to a 24-storey apartment building&nbsp;where over 260 residents were evacuated.&nbsp;

Some 10 fire trucks were working to put out the fire.

Authorities have detained 24 people after a preliminary investigation found the blaze was caused by welding and cutting work which violated safety rules, Xinhua reported.

It said hotel shareholders, the contractor for the project and workers have been taken into police custody.

(WION with inputs from agencies)

Twenty-four people have been detained for the mishap for allegedly violating safety rules

At least 10 persons were killed and 14 others injured when a massive fire broke out at a luxury hotel in east China's Jiangxi province today. Firefighters found seven bodies in debris, and three of the 16 people hospitalised have succumbed to their injuries, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. The fire began this morning on the second floor of the HNA Platinum Mix Hotel. 10 construction workers were working on a decoration project on the floor, said a woman who managed to escape. "Initial investigations found the fire was caused by cutting of decoration materials and further investigation is under way," the report said. A man who jumped from the second floor was injured and rushed to hospital. The four-storey hotel is connected to a 24-storey apartment building where over 260 residents were evacuated. Some 10 fire trucks were working to put out the fire. Authorities have detained 24 people after a preliminary investigation found the blaze was caused by welding and cutting work which violated safety rules, Xinhua reported. It said hotel shareholders, the contractor for the project and workers have been taken into police custody. (WION with inputs from agencies)

10 killed, 14 injured as massive fire breaks out in China hotel

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