Seven Dead in Severe Fire at Hotel in West Bengal

A severe fire that broke out early Monday morning in a hotel located in Tarapith, Birbhum district of West Bengal, India, has claimed the lives of seven people. According to local police, numerous others have sustained serious injuries. The fire reportedly started around 5 a.m. on the ground floor of the four-story hotel. Most guests were asleep in their rooms when the blaze erupted, complicating rescue efforts. The authorities continue to investigate the cause of the fire and are focusing on the injured who remain in critical condition.