# India news: Several killed in Kolkata hotel fire

https://mins.news/en/item/25802

- DW, 2026-08-19 06:38 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/india-news-several-killed-in-kolkata-hotel-fire/live-78421640?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> At least nine people were killed and six injured when fire broke out early Wednesday in a central Kolkata building housing several small hotels. About 80 people were rescued. Authorities said a short circuit may have caused the blaze, while the building management allegedly breached safety and construction rules. Police said the owner was absconding.

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