Bangladesh: At least 46 killed, dozens injured in building fire in Dhaka
Fire authorities said a gas leak or a stove could have caused Thursday's blaze in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka.
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A massive fire raged through a six-storey building in Bangladesh's Dhaka killing at least 46 people and injuring dozens on Thursday, the health minister said. (via REUTERS)
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The fire on Thursday night that engulfed the Green Cozy Cottage building in the capital’s Baily Road area housed several restaurants and shops. (PTI)
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The fire at a popular restaurant named "Kacchi Bhai" broke out around 9:50 pm on Thursday. It started on the building's first floor and quickly spread to the upper floors, which housed more restaurants and a garment shop, according to fire service officials. (AP)
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The fire spread quickly after breaking out in a biryani restaurant, and was only reined in following two hours of effort by 13 units of firefighters. (AFP)
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