04/04/2023 09:06 (UTC)

Massive fire engulfs popular clothing market in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Apr 4 (EFE).- A massive fire engulfed one of the largest marketplaces popular for cheaper clothes in the capital Dhaka on Tuesday, gutting dozens of shops, officials said.

Fire officer Lima Khan told EFE that the fire broke out at the Bangabazar shopping complex around 6 am and spread quickly in surrounding areas. (Camera: MONIRUL ALAM).

SHOT LIST: FIREFIGHTERS TRY TO EXTINGUISH FIRE AT BANGABAZAR SHOPPING COMPLEX IN DHAKA, BANGLADESH.

Metadata

Date: 04/04/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Disaster and accident » Fire
Type: Ready-to-use
Duration: 47 seconds
Reference: 7001252736
Relevance: Normal