The fire broke out at the resort around 8:00 am on Saturday. It caused extensive damage. On receiving information, Fire Service members went to the scene and brought the fire under control. Later, conducting a rescue operation, the bodies of seven people were recovered by 10:00 am.

Rimon Ghosh, officer-in-charge of the Inani Police Outpost, said police and Fire Service are jointly conducting rescue operations. It is being checked whether anyone else is missing.

The identities of the deceased were not immediately known.