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Bangladesh garment factory fire kills 16, toll may rise
- At least nine people died in a fire at a garment factory and chemical warehouse in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on October 14, 2025, according to the Fire Service and Civil Defence Department.
- The fire started on the third floor of the factory and spread to the adjacent warehouse, which stored hazardous materials, as reported by Fire Service and Civil Defence Director Lt Col Mohammad Tajul Islam Chowdhury.
- Several others were injured, and rescue efforts are ongoing, according to fire official Talha bin Jashim.
- The incident underscores the ongoing concerns about safety standards in Bangladesh's garment industry, which has a history of deadly accidents.
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At least 16 killed in Bangladesh factory and chemical warehouse fire
At least 16 people have been killed after a fire swept through a garment factory and an adjacent chemical warehouse in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, according to emergency officials. The blaze began late Tuesday morning in Dhaka’s Mirpur area and quickly spread through the three-story clothing factory, where workers were inside. Witnesses said an explosion occurred after the flames reached the nearby warehouse storing chemicals, causing the …
The deceased were trapped between the second and third floors. The building's roof was made of tin and thatch, and the roof vent was locked with two locks. The toxic gas and flashover caused the victims to faint and die instantly.
16 killed in fire at garment factory and chemical warehouse in Bangladesh
A devastating fire at a garment factory and adjacent chemical warehouse in Dhaka, Bangladesh, claimed at least 16 lives and injured several others. Officials suspect the blaze originated from the chemical depot, spreading toxic fumes that likely caused the fatalities. Search operations are ongoing, with fears the death toll may rise.
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