At least nine people, including a child, have died after a fire broke out at a hotel in Kolkata, India, early Wednesday morning, according to local police.
The blaze erupted at around 2:50 a.m. local time on the second floor of the hotel and was brought under control within approximately an hour, a senior police officer said.
Around 30 people were safely evacuated from the building following the incident.
Authorities suspect that an electrical short circuit may have triggered the fire, although the exact cause has not yet been established.
Local media reports said at least six people were injured and receiving treatment at hospitals.
The hotel is situated in a congested area of central Kolkata and is known for offering budget accommodation and housing restaurants.
Reports on the nationalities of those who died remain unclear. ANI, citing the fire department, reported that some of the victims were Bangladeshi nationals who had travelled to Kolkata for medical treatment. NDTV reported that all nine victims were Bangladeshis.
However, the senior police official who spoke to Reuters said the nationalities of those killed had not yet been confirmed.
Authorities are continuing investigations into the circumstances surrounding the deadly fire.
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