India news: Several killed in Kolkata hotel fire

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.

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

At least nine killed in hotel fire in India's Kolkata  Reuters

At least nine people were killed, including a child, in a fire at a ​hotel in India's eastern city of Kolkata ‌on Wednesday, local police said.

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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