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At least 14 persons were killed while several others sustained severe burn injuries after a major fire broke out at a hotel in central Kolkata's Mechuapatti area on Tuesday night, police said.
According to sources, the blaze was first spotted around 8.30 pm, leading to panic in the congested area in Burrabazar.
Panicked people were seen trying to escape through the windows and narrow ledges of the building. While many have been left battling for their lives with burn injuries, two people sustained injuries while trying to jump from the fourth floor.
As per latest reports, at least ten fire engines were engaged to bring the bl...