Local fire officials report the fire began on the third floor of the factory and rapidly spread to the chemical storage area, which housed bleaching powder, plastics, and hydrogen peroxide.
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Local fire officials report the fire began on the third floor of the factory and rapidly spread to the chemical storage area, which housed bleaching powder, plastics, and hydrogen peroxide.
In a tragic industrial fire in Dhaka, Bangladesh, at least 16 people have died after a blaze ripped through a garment factory and an adjacent chemical warehouse. Local fire officials report the fire began on the third floor of the factory and rapidly spread to the chemical storage area, which housed bleaching powder, plastics, and hydrogen peroxide.
Authorities noted that all the bodies were recovered from the factory premises, and investigations are ongoing to determine responsibility and whether safety protocols were followed. The blaze underscores persistent concerns over industrial safety standards in Bangladesh, particularly in its crucial garment sector.
The fire service has drawn attention to factors that may have exacerbated the tragedy, including a locked rooftop door that prevented escape and inhalation of toxic gases as a major cause of death rather than burns. Emergency response teams, including firefighters, police, and border guards, worked throughout the day to contain the flames and assist victims.
Bangladesh’s reputation for garment manufacturing is already tied to a history of industrial disasters — from fires to structural collapses — that have highlighted the need for stricter oversight and enforcement of safety regulations.
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