Hotel fire in Kolkata leaves nine dead

Several others were injured in the blaze.

Rescue teams launched a major operation to evacuate those inside.

Authorities warn the death toll may rise as investigations continue.

Local media reported that the fire spread quickly through the building, making escape difficult for many guests.

It was earlier reported, twenty-eight people have been killed following a fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang City, east China's Fujian Province.