Deadly Hotel Fire in Kolkata Sparks Safety Concerns
加尔各答酒店大火致15人遇难 引发安全隐忧
A fire at the Rituraj Hotel in Kolkata, India, killed at least 15 people, including two children. The blaze began near the kitchen and quickly spread through the building, trapping guests. Many tried to escape by jumping from windows and ledges. Most victims were found in the stairwell, likely due to asphyxiation. Around 50 people were inside at the time, and several were rescued from balconies and the roof. Authorities are investigating the cause, including why the hotel’s fire system failed. Prime Minister Modi expressed sorrow, while critics blame poor safety enforcement and systemic negligence.
印度加尔各答的Rituraj酒店发生大火，造成至少15人死亡，其中包括两名儿童。火灾从厨房附近开始迅速蔓延，导致住客被困，许多人被迫从窗户和窗台跳下逃生。大多数遇难者被发现于楼梯间，疑因窒息而亡。事发时大楼内约有50人，部分人从阳台和屋顶获救。官方正调查起火原因以及为何酒店消防系统未能启动。印度总理莫迪对事故表示哀悼，外界则批评建筑安全监管缺失与执法不力。
