Disaster● ElevatedAug 19 · Aug 19, 2026, 6:38 AM
India news: Several killed in Kolkata hotel fire
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from DW News [en]
At least nine people have died, including some Bangladeshi nationals, authorities said. Meanwhile, the building's owner was reportedly absconding. DW has more.
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