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.


Kolkata hotel fire: Blaze erupted around 2 AM, trapping several guests inside building

The aftermath of the recent hotel fire in Tarapith had barely begun to settle when another tragic blaze struck the city. A severe fire broke out at Hotel Shikha Inn near Mirza Ghalib Street in New Market in the early hours of Wednesday, claiming nine lives and leaving several others injured.The fire is believed to have started around 1:45 am after an air conditioner burst. It quickly spread to four rooms of the hotel, trapping several guests inside. Five fire engines and the police and Disaster Management. Department personnel rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control. Police have since cordoned off the area around the hotel.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nine-killed-six-injured-in-massive-fire-at-kolkata-hotel-1787107135582">Kolkata hotel fire: Bangladeshi nationals seeking medical treatment among killed</a>The fire department confirmed that nine people were rescued in an unconscious condition and taken to Medical College Hospital (MCH), Kolkata, where they were declared dead. The deceased comprise six men, two women and one male child. Some of the victims were Bangladeshi nationals who had come to Kolkata for medical treatment. Another six people fell ill due to smoke inhalation and have been admitted to hospital.Locals said many guests managed to climb onto the roof to escape the flames. However, the nine who were found unconscious apparently never woke up from their sleep and are believed to have succumbed to smoke inhalation.The hotel owner remains untraceable. The manager has been detained by New Market police station for questioning as investigations continue.

The fire is believed to have started around 1:45 am after an air conditioner burst. It quickly spread to four rooms of the hotel, trapping several guests inside. Five fire engines and the police and Disaster Management.

The aftermath of the recent hotel fire in Tarapith had barely begun to settle when another tragic blaze struck the city. A severe fire broke out at Hotel Shikha Inn near Mirza Ghalib Street in New Market in the early hours of Wednesday, claiming nine lives and leaving several others injured. The fire is believed to have started around 1:45 am after an air conditioner burst. It quickly spread to four rooms of the hotel, trapping several guests inside. Five fire engines and the police and Disaster Management. Department personnel rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control. Police have since cordoned off the area around the hotel. Also read | Kolkata hotel fire: Bangladeshi nationals seeking medical treatment among killed The fire department confirmed that nine people were rescued in an unconscious condition and taken to Medical College Hospital (MCH), Kolkata, where they were declared dead. The deceased comprise six men, two women and one male child. Some of the victims were Bangladeshi nationals who had come to Kolkata for medical treatment. Another six people fell ill due to smoke inhalation and have been admitted to hospital. Locals said many guests managed to climb onto the roof to escape the flames. However, the nine who were found unconscious apparently never woke up from their sleep and are believed to have succumbed to smoke inhalation. The hotel owner remains untraceable. The manager has been detained by New Market police station for questioning as investigations continue.

The fire is believed to have started around 1:45 am after an air conditioner burst. It quickly spread to four rooms of the hotel, trapping several guests inside. Five fire engines and the police and Disaster Management.

Severe fire at Hotel Shikha Inn in Kolkata’s New Market claims nine lives

Nine people were killed and six others were wounded after a massive fire broke out at a hotel in Kolkata’s Mirza Ghalib Street early Wednesday (Aug 19). According to the fire department, the deceased were Bangladeshi nationals who were here for medical treatment. The incident happened around 2 am. Fire department personnel rushed to the site to launch rescue operations. The area has been cordoned off by the authorities.Those injured in the incident were taken to the hospital for treatment. Their condition was not immediately known. It was unclear what started the fire. Officials said that an investigation was launched into the circumstances that led to the deaths in the fire.“The dense smoke made it difficult for firefighters to climb the staircase and reach the upper floors. While nine people have died, more deaths are feared,” a police officer told PTI.“Our priority is to rescue those trapped and determine the reasons for the fire. The flames have been doused, and the cooling process is underway,” he added.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/severe-fire-at-hotel-shikha-inn-in-kolkata-s-new-market-claims-nine-lives-1787111375701">Severe fire at Hotel Shikha Inn in Kolkata’s New Market claims nine lives</a>Arafat Hussain, a Bangladeshi national who was staying at the hotel, said, “I am here for medical purposes. At night, I heard a lot of commotion on the second floor. I have been staying in this hotel for a month now. I have got to know that 9 people have died. I am shifting to another hotel now.”

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<h2>Tarapith hotel fire claims 8 lives</h2>The incident comes a day after another fire in West Bengal's Birbhum that killed at least eight people and injured several others. The blaze started at around 4:30 am on the ground floor of a five-storey hotel building in Tarapith. At the time of fire, most guests were asleep.Superintendent of Police of Birbhum District Vidit Raj Bhundesh said, “Around 5 in the morning, Tarapith police station received information about a fire at a hotel which was near the police station. A total of 43 were rescued from the hotel. Nine among them were taken to hospital; 8 of them were declared dead. One is undergoing treatment. The FASL team and our fire department officers are currently working to ascertain the cause of the fire.”&nbsp;

Nine Bangladeshi nationals died and six were injured after a massive fire broke out at a Kolkata hotel on Free School Street early Wednesday.

Nine people were killed and six others were wounded after a massive fire broke out at a hotel in Kolkata’s Mirza Ghalib Street early Wednesday (Aug 19). According to the fire department, the deceased were Bangladeshi nationals who were here for medical treatment. The incident happened around 2 am. Fire department personnel rushed to the site to launch rescue operations. The area has been cordoned off by the authorities. Those injured in the incident were taken to the hospital for treatment. Their condition was not immediately known. It was unclear what started the fire. Officials said that an investigation was launched into the circumstances that led to the deaths in the fire. “The dense smoke made it difficult for firefighters to climb the staircase and reach the upper floors. While nine people have died, more deaths are feared,” a police officer told PTI. “Our priority is to rescue those trapped and determine the reasons for the fire. The flames have been doused, and the cooling process is underway,” he added. Also read | Severe fire at Hotel Shikha Inn in Kolkata’s New Market claims nine lives Arafat Hussain, a Bangladeshi national who was staying at the hotel, said, “I am here for medical purposes. At night, I heard a lot of commotion on the second floor. I have been staying in this hotel for a month now. I have got to know that 9 people have died. I am shifting to another hotel now.”

Nine Bangladeshi nationals died and six were injured after a massive fire broke out at a Kolkata hotel on Free School Street early Wednesday.

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Kolkata hotel fire: Blaze erupted around 2 AM, trapping several guests inside building

Severe fire at Hotel Shikha Inn in Kolkata’s New Market claims nine lives

Kolkata hotel fire: Bangladeshi nationals seeking medical treatment among killed