Tragedy in Bangladesh: A terrible fire killed at least 70 people in Dhaka

A district of the old city of Dhaka was devoured by the flames. At least 70 people were killed in the fire of several buildings in the Bangladeshi capital, some of which also served as chemical and plastic warehouses.

Dozens of people were trapped in buildings, unable to escape through the narrow traffic-clogged streets, while these highly flammable chemical, aerosol and plastic granule shops s & # 39; 39; inflamed.

The latest report reported by firefighters and doctors represents at least 70 dead and 55 wounded, including 10 in critical condition.

"The number of bodies can increase and the search is continuing," said Bangladesh Fire Chief Ali Ahmed.

Due to traffic in this densely populated area with pbadages of just three meters wide, "people could not escape," Ahmed said.

Another fire officer told reporters that the fire had been "confined" but not extinguished, despite the efforts of more than 200 firefighters.

"It will take time, it's like no other fire," he said, adding that it was so devastating because of the "highly combustible" chemicals stored there.

At the University Hospital of Dhaka, 55 wounded were admitted, including 18 in the burn zone and 37 in the emergency department.

The fire broke out Wednesday around 10:45 pm in a five-story building called Haji Wahed Mansion.

Source: TN

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