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Kolkata: 9 killed in hotel fire, including a child and Bangladeshi National; police probe safety violations

OpIndia Staff - 19 August, 2026

Dense smoke quickly spread through the hotel in Kolkata, making it difficult for guests to find their way out. Firefighters managed to rescue around 60 people from the building.

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West Bengal: Fire breaks out at hotel in Birbhum, claims lives of 7 people

OpIndia Staff - 17 August, 2026

At least seven devotees died of suffocation and several were injured after an early morning fire engulfed Hotel Bideshinii in Tarapith, West Bengal.

Thailand: Massive fire breaks out in a bar in Bangkok, at least 27 killed so far

OpIndia Staff - 13 July, 2026

PM Anutin Charnvirakul, who visited the site on Monday morning, said a musician performing at the bar during the incident told him, "There was blasting, and everybody tried to flee from the smoke and flames."

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West Bengal: 20 injured after massive fire breaks out in naphtha-carrying pipeline at Haldia

OpIndia Staff - 30 June, 2026

A massive fire in a naphtha pipeline at Haldia Petrochemicals in West Bengal injured 20 people, leaving six critical.

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Smart locks turning into death traps? From Delhi to Lucknow, biometric doors jammed during power outages: Why is ‘fail-secure’ technology costing innocent lives?

अर्पित त्रिपाठी - 23 June, 2026

Recent tragedies in Delhi and Lucknow highlight a deadly flaw in smart locks: power failures during emergencies can trigger "fail-secure" modes, trapping people inside. Experts urge the adoption of "fail-safe" mechanisms and manual overrides to prioritize human life over property protection.

Lucknow coaching centre fire: Yogi govt suspends 4 officials, forms SIT, police arrests 4 accused within hours

OpIndia Staff - 23 June, 2026

During the meeting, CM Yogi directed the formation of a two-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the Aliganj coaching fire incident and submit its report within 7 days.

Government and Policy

Delhi govt plans to bring in laws to make fire safety measures mandatory in low-rise buildings: Details

OpIndia Staff - 13 June, 2026

The Delhi Fire Service Department has made a proposal to make smoke detectors and fire extinguishers mandatory in all residential buildings.

Crime

Delhi: Police arrest building owner after fire kills 21 at Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar

OpIndia Staff - 4 June, 2026

Authorities have ordered inspections of hotels, nursing homes, coaching centres, restaurants and other vulnerable commercial establishments after the tragedy exposed alleged fire safety and building rule violations.

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