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7 Pilgrims Die in Hotel Fire Near Tarapith Temple, West Bengal
✍️ NDTV
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 11:36 AM
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A blaze engulfed a hotel near the Tarapith temple in West Bengal's Birbhum district, killing seven pilgrims.
A hotel located near the famous Tarapith temple in West Bengal's Birbhum district caught fire, resulting in the deaths of seven pilgrims.
The blaze was reported to local fire services early in the morning, and emergency responders rushed to the site.
Firefighters faced challenges in accessing the building, and several guests were unable to evacuate in time.
Investigators are examining the cause of the fire, while authorities have urged stricter safety measures at religious sites.
The blaze was reported to local fire services early in the morning, and emergency responders rushed to the site.
Firefighters faced challenges in accessing the building, and several guests were unable to evacuate in time.
Investigators are examining the cause of the fire, while authorities have urged stricter safety measures at religious sites.