印度加尔各答市火灾18人丧生

A fire has ripped through an illegal plastics market in Kolkata, India,killing at least 18 people.

印度城市加尔各答的一个非法塑料制品市场发生火灾，造成至少18人死亡。

Fire officials say the blaze began in the early-morning hours and trapped people who were sleeping inside. The building had only one entrance, making rescue difficult. Efforts were also hampered by thick smoke blanketing the area.

消防官员说，大火从星期三凌晨开始，当时在建筑物里正在睡眠中的人们被困在里面。那座建筑只有一个出口，使得救援难度很大。此外，浓烟遮盖那个地区也阻碍了救援行动。

Officials said the fire was under control by mid-morning, although a cause was yet to be determined.

有关官员说，虽然目前还不清楚导致火灾的原因，不过火势在星期三上午得到控制。