9 dead in massive fire at hotel in Kolkata

By Sohail Khan 19 August 2026, 8:10 am

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Kolkata hotel fire: Nine dead, six injured in massive blaze at Mirza Ghalib Street in West Bengal

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A massive fire erupted at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in Kolkata. At least nine people died and six others were injured in the incident. All deceased individuals were identified as Bangladeshi nationals seeking medical treatment. Firefighters rushed to the scene and worked through the night to control the blaze. The exact cause of the devastating fire remains under investigation by authorities.

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Kolkata hotel fire: Nine dead, six injured in massive blaze at Mirza Ghalib Street in West Bengal — Representative Image

A massive fire broke out at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata around 2 am leaving at least nine people dead and six others injured in West Bengal, according to PTI.

Officials from the fire department informed that all the deceased were Bangladeshi nationals who had come to the city for medical treatment.

— PTI_News (@PTI_News)

Five fire tenders were rushed to the spot to bring the blaze under control, with rescue operations carried out through the night.

The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, and further details are awaited from authorities.

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