US EditionBangladesh garment factory fire kills 16, toll may rise
Locked exits and toxic fumes caused most deaths in a fire that killed 16 at a garment factory and chemical warehouse, highlighting poor industrial safety in Bangladesh.
- Most victims died from inhaling toxic gas, with many reports indicating that many could not escape due to a locked roof door, noted Fire Service official Talha Bin Jasim.
- The Bangladesh government has initiated an inquiry into the fire's cause and safety compliance, stating that the chemical warehouse was operating without permission.
- This incident highlights ongoing safety issues in Bangladesh's garment industry, despite previous improvements.
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The fire at a garment factory in Dhaka's Mirpur district spread to a nearby chemical warehouse, while authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the tragedy.
At least sixteen people have died in a major fire yesterday at a garment factory in the Bangladeshi capital. Because the victims were so severely burned, according to the local fire department, DNA tests are needed to identify them, according to Bangladeshi media. Three people were seriously injured in the fire and have been admitted to Bangladesh's national burn center. Fire Chief Mohammad Tajul said in a statement that the bodies were found on…
Locked door, toxic gas blamed for Dhaka fire that killed 16
DHAKA - Toxic gas and a locked door that barred access to a roof were responsible for most of the deaths in a devastating fire in a Bangladesh garment factory and an adjoining chemical warehouse, a fire official said on Wednesday.
A fire broke out at a chemical factory in Dhaka, and the flames then spread to a neighboring garment factory.
The fire, fired in a textile factory and spread to a chemical warehouse in the district of Mirpur Rupnagar Shialbari, destroyed two buildings and caused 16 victims. The authorities denounce the absence of safety measures and fire certification, while experts call for strict application of standards and the creation of industrial areas dedicated to chemical activities.
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