<h1>Fire Tragedy Exposes Deadly Safety Lapses in Budget Hotel with Blocked Exits, Claiming 14 Lives and Injuring 13</h1> A devastating fire at a budget hotel in Kolkata's Burrabazar area resulted in 14 deaths and 13 injuries. The blaze occurred in a six-story hotel housing 88 guests, with victims from multiple states. Preliminary investigations revealed severe fire safety violations, including blocked stairways, defunct alarms, and expired safety clearance. Authorities launched a probe, announced compensation for victims' families, and formed a special investigation team to determine responsibility.