Patna hotel fire: What we know so far as 6 killed, many injured
The death toll likely to rise: Officials
The death toll likely to rise: Officials
The death toll likely to rise: Officials
The death toll likely to rise: Officials
At least three persons were killed and several people got injured on Thursday as a fire broke out in a hotel close to Patna Junction railway station.
According to Senior Superintendent of Police, Rajeev Mishra, over 20 people have been rescued from the building.
Reportedly, the fire broke out at Pal hotel near Golambar. "We are trying to identify the deceased...Condition of two injured is said to be critical," said City SP (Central) Chandra Prakash was quoted by Times of India.
A cylinder blast in the kitchen is believed to be the cause of the fire. However, the officials are investigating the incident.
(More details awaited)