10 charred to death in fire at seaside resort in Bangladesh
A fire at a seaside resort in the Cox’s Bazar district of Bangladesh has resulted in at least 10 deaths. The structure, primarily made of wood and bamboo, was destroyed, and authorities are currently investigating the cause.
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This tragic event highlights safety and regulatory concerns regarding construction materials and fire safety standards in tourist infrastructure.
At least 10 people were killed and nine injured after a fire broke out at a seaside resort in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar district early Saturday, The Express Tribune reported citing officials. The blaze gutted the three-storey resort, which was built mainly of bamboo and wood.The fire broke out around 6.30am at TUPTUP Resto and Resort in Inani, near Patuartek Beach along Marine Drive. The cause of the fire remains unknown.Syed Muhammad Morshed Hossain, deputy assistant director of the Cox’s Bazar Fire Service, said the entire structure had been gutted.
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