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Fire at a hotel in Tarapith town. Photo: Screen-grab/X video

Tarapith tragedy: Seven pilgrims killed as hotel goes up in flames before dawn

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Aug 17, 2026, at 11:35 am

Tarapith (West Bengal)/IBNS: At least seven pilgrims have been killed after a massive fire broke out at a hotel in Tarapith town of West Bengal's Birbhum district early Monday morning.

Seven pilgrims killed

The hotel is located opposite the Tarapith Temple in Birbhum.

According to sources, at least seven pilgrims have been killed after being trapped in the blaze.

West Bengal: At least five people have died and several others fallen ill after a fire broke out at a hotel near Tarapith Police Station in Birbhum district early this morning.

The fire reportedly started at the hotel reception and spread through the four-storey building while… pic.twitter.com/r1xFJrBfJp
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) August 17, 2026

The victims had reportedly visited Tarapith to offer prayers during the holy month of Shravan.

Several others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to Rampurhat Medical College and Hospital for treatment.

Tarapith hotel fire: 7 tourists/pilgrims were killed in a devastating blaze that broke out in the early hours while they were asleep.#Tarapith #WestBengal #HotelFire #BreakingNews #IndiaNews pic.twitter.com/mowIHp8ph2
— India Blooms (@indiablooms) August 17, 2026

Fire breaks out around 4 am

The fire was first reported around 4 am when pilgrims were sleeping inside the four-storey hotel.

According to reports, the blaze initially broke out in the reception area before spreading to other parts of the building.

Rescue operations underway

Firefighters reached the spot and brought the flames under control. Rescue operations are currently underway.

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Cause of fire unknown

The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. An investigation into the incident is currently underway.

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