Indian police announced that 15 people were killed and several others injured in a fire that broke out at a hotel in the northern Indian city of Kolkata.Many people were rescued from rooms and the rooftop of the hotel, Kolkata police commissioner Manoj Verma told reporters.He added that the fire, which broke out last night and claimed the lives of at least 15 people, is now under control.An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire, which initial reports indicate may have been caused by a gas leak in the kitchen.Fire incidents are common in buildings in India due to a lack of adherence to safety standards.
