A massive fire at a hotel in Tarapith, West Bengal, claimed at least seven lives and left several others injured early Monday.
A major fire broke out at a hotel located next to a police station in Tarapith, West Bengal, on Monday. At least seven people have reportedly died after being trapped inside the building as the blaze rapidly spread. With the situation still unfolding, locals fear the casualty count could increase.
Two fire engines have been deployed at the site and are working to contain the flames. Firefighters are also carrying out rescue and search operations to determine whether any other people remain trapped inside the hotel.
The cause of the fire has not yet been established. Authorities are yet to ascertain how the blaze started or what led to the fire spreading through the hotel.
An investigation will be conducted to determine the circumstances that led to the incident. At present, officials are focused on bringing the fire under control and assessing the extent of the damage.
The incident has triggered panic among residents in Tarapith. Further details regarding the fire and the final casualty figure are awaited as firefighting and rescue operations continue.
In a separate incident from last month, a crude bomb explosion inside a rented accommodation in Kolkata’s Rajarhat area triggered an investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The blast reportedly occurred on a Friday night inside a ground-floor room in the Southpara locality of South Narayanpur.