6-story building fire kills 18 in India

7:44 AM, Feb 27, 2013   |    comments
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KOLKATA, India (CNN) -- 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 say the blaze injured at least eight more people.

The building, which was very old, housed businesses and residential apartments

The fire has been put out and rescue services has been completed. No one is believe to be trapped inside.