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At least 25 die in Dhaka fire



DHAKA: At least 25 people were killed when a fire broke out in a large office tower in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Several dozen others have been injured, local media said on Friday.

Large flames burning through the 24-story building, F.R. Tower were posted on social media. Witnesses said several people had fallen while trying to descend using cables, according to reports.

A total of 21 firefighting units were dispatched to douse the blaze. At least 70 others were injured, police said (Agencies)

Publish Date : 29 March 2019 14:10 PM

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