9 killed in Indian budget hotel fire after suspected air-con explosion

9 killed in Indian budget hotel fire after suspected air-con explosion Some victims are believed to be Bangladeshi nationals who had travelled to Kolkata for medical treatment “Nine people were killed, including a child, in the fire that broke out early on Wednesday,” said Anuj Sharma, the fire services director of West Bengal state. “Thick smoke enveloped the hotel. Some victims were found in the bathrooms.” Five fire engines were deployed to bring the blaze under control, while police and disaster management teams carried out rescue operations. Nine people – six men, two women and a child – were rescued and taken to hospital, Sharma said. Preliminary information suggested an air conditioner in the budget hotel might have exploded and caused the blaze, he said. Some victims seemed to be Bangladeshi nationals who had travelled to Kolkata for medical treatment, said Santosh Pathak, a member of West Bengal’s ruling party. “We are trying to confirm the nationality of the victims,” he told reporters. [Image text:] MARIAN Guest House 3rd Floor -Contact 03322522211 9051863035 GUEST HOUSE (ONLY LODGING) 52GSL0R1679 WHOLE SALE KURTIE tFLOOR HOTEL STAR CITY 2nd Floor 15HMirza Ghalib Street, Kolkata-16