Dozens killed in Bangladesh tower blaze as survivors leap from windows
A massive fire that raced through a building overnight in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka has killed at least 45 people and injured dozens, the country’s health minister said on Friday.
Fire authorities said a gas leak or a stove could have caused the blaze, which started late on Thursday (February 29) and spread quickly after breaking out in a biryani restaurant, and was only reined in following two hours of effort by 13 units of firefighters.
Fires are common in densely populated Dhaka, which has experienced a boom in new buildings, often constructed without adequate safety measures. Fires and explosions have occurred due to faulty gas cylinders, air conditioners and poor electrical wiring.
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