A catastrophic fire in a high-rise building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 43 lives, according to statements from the nation’s health minister. Reports from the scene indicate that the fire ignited in a restaurant within the building around 10 p.m. local time on Thursday, unleashing chaos and destruction.
Emergency response teams were able to rescue 75 individuals from the inferno, with many requiring immediate medical attention. Firefighting units managed to subdue the flames after a challenging two-hour battle, with ongoing investigations to determine the cause of the disaster.
Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen provided a grim tally, noting that 33 victims, encompassing both adults and children, were pronounced dead at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. An additional 10 fatalities were reported at the city’s primary burns treatment facility, with 22 individuals listed in critical condition. The community mourns as it comes to terms with this devastating event, one of the deadliest fires in recent memory in the bustling capital of Bangladesh.
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