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Ramya Siddhu

Over the past 16 months, Kolkata has witnessed a series of deadly fires in hotels, warehouses, factories, hospitals and densely populated neighbourhoods.

16 months, at least 50 dead: Why Kolkata’s fires keep turning deadly

19 Aug 2026

3 min read

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