Fire in a building housing several hotels in eastern India kills 9 and injures 6

A fire broke out in a five-story building that houses several hotels in Kolkata in the early hours Wednesday, killing at least nine people and injuring six others in the capital of India’s West Bengal state, police said.

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.

Members of the forensic team enter after first responders doused an early morning fire at a building that housed multiple hotels and guest houses in Kolkata, India, Aug 19, 2026. (Photo: AP/Bikas Das) 19 Aug 2026 04:35PM NEW DELHI: A fire broke out in a five-storey building that houses several hotels in Kolkata in the

A fire at a building housing several hotels has killed at least nine people and injured six others in Kolkata, the capital of India’s West Bengal state

At least nine people have died, including some Bangladeshi nationals, authorities said. Meanwhile, the building's owner was reportedly absconding. DW has more.

Nine people, including a child, died in a hotel fire in Kolkata, India. Thick smoke enveloped the budget hotel, with an AC explosion suspected. Read more.

A fire in a hotel has killed at least nine people and injured six others in Kolkata, the capital of India’s West Bengal state

The cause of the fire is still unknown. The hotel is located in central Kolkata, an area known for budget accommodations and restaurants.

Hotel blaze in India’s West Bengal kills 9 and injures 6  Toronto Star

The blaze erupted around 2 a.m.; at least 15 others were rescued from the hotel

Image Used For Representational Purpose OnlyKOLKATA: At least nine people were killed, six injured in massive fire at hotel in Kolkata, officials said on Wednesday.(This is a developing story)

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