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A devastating fire destroys a crowded slum and leaves thousands homeless in Bangladesh capital
The fire destroyed about 1,500 shanties in Korail slum, leaving thousands homeless; narrow alleys and dense housing hindered firefighting efforts, officials said.
- On Tuesday, a massive fire tore through Korail, Dhaka, leaving thousands homeless and reducing rows of tin-roofed shanties to charred rubble, residents said.
- The blaze began shortly after sunset, and officials said the cause is unclear; heavy traffic and narrow lanes forced firefighters to leave engines at a distance, hampering efforts.
- Firefighters battled the blaze for more than five hours, dragging long hoses through cramped alleys while at least 19 fire engines were deployed, Fire Service official Talha Bin Zasim said.
- There were no immediate reports of casualties, residents said, though orange flames and heavy smoke blanketed Korail as people fled with few belongings.
- The disaster highlights long‑standing safety concerns in Bangladesh as lax regulations and poor enforcement have often been blamed for deadly fires, and Korail, home to nearly 80,000 people, sits between affluent Gulshan and Banani.
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DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A devastating fire in an overcrowded slum in the heart of Bangladesh's capital has destroyed 1,500 shacks, leaving thousands homeless, officials said Wednesday.
·Calhoun, United States
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