Huge Fire Breaks Out at Dhaka High-Rise; Hundreds Evacuated
More than 100 firefighters battled the blaze for six hours. Several people were evacuated and no casualties have been reported so far.
In a Nutshell
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Fire broke out on the 11th floor of a commercial tower around 6:40 pm.
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18 fire-fighting units responded; the blaze was contained within six hours.
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No casualties reported; an investigation committee has been formed.
A massive fire tore through a commercial high-rise in the capital on Saturday evening, sending thick plumes of smoke over the skyline as hundreds of office workers were led to safety. This is placeholder editorial copy for the design preview, final reporting will replace this text before launch.
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Tanvir Ahmed
Senior Correspondent
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