In Bangladesh, the death toll has risen to 81 in a fire accident at Chawkbazar area of state capital Dhaka. A massive fire ripped through several multi-storey buildings at a chemical warehouse on the ground floor of the five-storey building. <br />''<br />'' Fire service chief Ali Ahmed said, the blaze may have started with a gas cylinder and quickly spread through the building where chemicals were stored. <br />''<br />'' As per local media reports, the main gate of one of the buildings was locked, leaving its residents trapped, unable to escape the blaze.<br />'' Over 50 people, including women and children, were also injured in the incident.<br />''<br />'' They have been admitted to nearby hospitals in the state capital. An investigation panel has been formed to identify the reason behind the fire. <br />
News On AIR | February 21, 2019 8:28 PM
Bangladesh: Death toll rises to 81 in fire accident in Dhaka