Archive · 19 Aug 2026
At Least Nine Dead in Massive Kolkata Hotel Fire
A fire started at a hotel in Kolkata early on Wednesday.
It began at about 1:45 a.m.
At least nine people died, and six others were injured.
The injured people were taken to a nearby hospital.
Firefighters used five fire tenders to fight the flames.
Thick smoke made it hard to reach the upper floors.
Police and disaster-response workers helped with the rescue.
The fire was put out, and firefighters began cooling the building.
Officials were also trying to find out what caused the fire.
At least nine people died and six others were injured in the hotel fire.
The blaze began around 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday at a hotel on Mirza Galib Street.
Five fire tenders were deployed to extinguish the flames.
Police and Disaster Management Department personnel conducted rescue operations, while the injured were taken to a nearby hospital.
The flames were doused, but dense smoke hindered access to upper floors and more deaths were feared.
- Who
- At least nine hotel occupants died, six people were injured, and police, firefighters, and Disaster Management Department personnel responded.
- What
- A fire broke out at a hotel, killing at least nine people and injuring six.
- When
- Around 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday; the report was published on August 19, 2026.
- Where
- A hotel on Mirza Galib Street in central Kolkata.
- Why
- The cause of the fire had not been determined; officials were focused on rescue operations and investigating its cause.
- Deaths
- At least 9
- Injured
- 6
- Location
- Hotel on Mirza Galib Street, central Kolkata
- Fire outbreak
- Around 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday
- Fire response
- Five fire tenders were deployed
- Current status
- The flames were doused and cooling was underway
- Investigation
- Officials were working to determine the cause
