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Kolkata Fire Kills Nine in Building With Limited Access

A fire in Kolkata began on the second floor of a building with only one entry and exit, killing nine people.

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The deaths and limited building access indicate a serious local public-safety hazard, though the wider impact appears geographically limited.

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  1. Began on second floor, only one entry/exit: What to know about Kolkata fire that killed 9 ↗hindustantimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 19, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC

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