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Four members of Kushtia family die, 7‑year‑old orphaned in Kolkata hotel fire
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🗓 02 Sep 2026, 06:45 AM
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A fire at a Kolkata hotel killed four members of a family from Kushtia, leaving a seven‑year‑old child orphaned.
A blaze broke out in a hotel in Kolkata, resulting in the deaths of four members of a family that had travelled from Kushtia. The tragedy left a seven‑year‑old child without parents, effectively making the child an orphan.
Firefighters from the Kolkata Fire Service arrived at the scene and worked to control the flames and evacuate other guests. The exact cause of the fire is being investigated by local authorities, and a preliminary report has been lodged with the police.
The surviving relatives and other hotel guests were taken to nearby shelters, while social welfare officials have been alerted to provide immediate assistance and protection for the orphaned child. The incident has prompted calls for a review of fire safety measures in city hotels.
Local police have opened a case to determine any negligence or foul play that may have contributed to the fire, and they have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Firefighters from the Kolkata Fire Service arrived at the scene and worked to control the flames and evacuate other guests. The exact cause of the fire is being investigated by local authorities, and a preliminary report has been lodged with the police.
The surviving relatives and other hotel guests were taken to nearby shelters, while social welfare officials have been alerted to provide immediate assistance and protection for the orphaned child. The incident has prompted calls for a review of fire safety measures in city hotels.
Local police have opened a case to determine any negligence or foul play that may have contributed to the fire, and they have urged anyone with information to come forward.