Large Fire at Bangladeshi Food Factory... Over 50 Dead

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Onyu] A large fire broke out at a food factory near Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, resulting in more than 52 deaths.

According to AFP and local media on the 9th (local time), the fire occurred the previous afternoon at a six-story food factory in the Narayanganj district near Dhaka.

The flames inside the factory were not easily controlled and continued until that day.

The death toll was initially reported as three or four, but as the damage was confirmed, local police stated that more than 52 people were found dead.

Local media Daily Sun also reported, citing fire authorities, that the death toll is estimated to be over 50.

Many people reportedly died or were injured after jumping from the building's rooftop and other areas to escape the flames.

There are still people who have not yet escaped from the building, and local media reported that the number of casualties is expected to rise once the situation is resolved.

The exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

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