Building fire in India kills at least 18

Author: From Harmeet Shah Singh CNN
Published On: Feb 27 2013 01:19:30 AM CST
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A fire that swept through a six-story building in the east Indian city of Kolkata killed at least 18 people early Wednesday morning, authorities said.

The blaze injured at least eight more people, said state fire services minister Javed Khan.

The building, which was very old, housed businesses and residential apartments, he said. The fire has been put out and rescue services completed. No one is believe to be trapped inside.

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