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Major Fire In Patna Hotel; 6 Dead, 12 Critically Injured

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OB Bureau

New Delhi: At least six people died and 12 are reported to be critically injured in a fire that broke out in a hotel close to the Patna junction railway station on Thursday.

According to Senior Superintendent of Police, Rajeev Mishra, more than 20 people have been rescued from the building, situated in a crowded locality, by fire-fighters. Two people were reported to have lost their lives in the fire. However, four people who were critically injured died at the hospital.

DIG (Fire), Mrityunjay Kumar Chaudhary, who had rushed to the spot, told reporters, “We have brought the blaze, about which information was received around 11 am, under control. The cause will be ascertained through a proper investigation, and appropriate action will follow”.

OB Bureau

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