<h1>Deadly Hotel Fire Exposes Critical Safety Failures, Claiming 14 Lives and Highlighting Urgent Need for Strict Compliance</h1> A devastating fire engulfed a six-storey hotel in Kolkata, killing 14 people and injuring 13. The blaze occurred in a budget hotel with multiple safety violations, including blocked stairways and defunct fire alarms. Authorities found gross negligence in fire safety protocols. Government officials announced financial assistance for victims' families. Political leaders expressed condolences and initiated investigations into the incident.