2010 Dhaka fire

Fire in the Nimtali area of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on 3 June 2010 May 2013 September 2020 2010 Dhaka fire 3 June 2010 Curious People around nimtola.jpg A crowd of people day after the fire. The burnt buildings are in the centre. 10.30 pm BST Time Nimtoli, Old Dhaka, Bangladesh Nimtoli tragedy Electricity Approximately 200 126 The 2010 Dhaka fire was a fire in the city of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on 3 June 2010, that killed at least 124 people (117 on spot, others later in hospital).Hossain Farid 4 June 2010 Bangladesh fire races through buildings, kills 117 https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jRRVZFAZMj1a5-YrOitc0jaF3JuQD9G4I4T80 Associated Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100607073916/https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jRRVZFAZMj1a5-YrOitc0jaF3JuQD9G4I4T80 7 June 2010 4 June 2010 The fire occurred in the Nimtali area of Old Dhaka.4 June 2010 Death counts swell to 117 http://bdnews24.com/details.php?cid=2&id=163302&hb=1 bdnews24.com https://web.archive.org/web/20120305093453/http://bdnews24.com/details.php?cid=2&id=163302&hb=1 5 March 2012 4 June 20102nd anniversary of Nimtoli tragedy being marked http://www.banglanews24.com.bd/English/detailsnews.php?nssl=37f4960c102124ed2af6ab2fa7f3f223&nttl=2012060543644 BanglaNews24 3 June 2012 https://archive.today/20121231073022/http://www.banglanews24.com.bd/English/detailsnews.php?nssl=37f4960c102124ed2af6ab2fa7f3f223&nttl=2012060543644 31 December 2012 25 November 2012 Cause The fire was started when an electrical transformer exploded.https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE65257K20100603 At least 40 dead in Bangladesh fire 3 June 2010 Reuters 3 June 2010 The head of the fire department speculated that the fire was fanned by perfumes, chemicals and other flammable products stored in nearby shops. The density of the residential area affected made it difficult for firefighters to quell the blaze. Also, the narrow lanes of Old Dhaka and staircases of old buildings made it challenging for fire service equipment to reach the site. Casualties The fire affected multiple residential buildings in the Nimtoli area, and trapped residents inside apartments.3 June 2010 85 dead, 100 injured in Bangladesh blaze: police https://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hTxCoG19dN9NCBnfJoaRt2z3HIFg Agence France-Presse https://web.archive.org/web/20100606041512/https://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hTxCoG19dN9NCBnfJoaRt2z3HIFg 6 June 2010 3 June 2010 The fire started at 10.30 pm and lasted for over three hours.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/jun/04/dhaka-fire-deaths Dhaka fire kills at least 77, injures 100 Jones Alice 4 June 2010 The Guardian 3 June 20103 June 2010 87 dead, 100 injured in Bangladesh blaze: police http://uk.news.yahoo.com/18/20100603/twl-87-dead-100-injured-in-bangladesh-bl-5aa7274.html Yahoo! News Agence France-Presse https://web.archive.org/web/20100607000515/http://uk.news.yahoo.com/18/20100603/twl-87-dead-100-injured-in-bangladesh-bl-5aa7274.html 7 June 2010 3 June 2010 At least 117 people were killed and over 100 injured by the fire. The fire affected a wedding party, which exacerbated the casualties. One of the buildings affected by the fire had no fire escapes and its windows were covered by metal bars.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10238855 Dhaka: City of construction death traps Dummett Mark 4 June 2010 BBC News 4 June 2010 The injured were treated at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital, which struggled to cope with the large number of patients suffering burns and smoke inhalation.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/Midnight-fire-kills-at-least-77-in-Bangladesh-capital--/articleshow/6009323.cms Midnight-fire kills at least 77 in Bangladesh capital 4 June 2010 The Times of India 3 June 2010 According to a doctor at the hospital, most of the deaths appeared to have been caused by smoke inhalation rather than burns.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10232918 Bangladeshi housing-block fire kills dozens 3 June 2010 BBC News 3 June 2010 Rescue operations ceased on 4 June 2010.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/jun/04/dhaka-fire-bangladesh Dhaka fire kills up to 150 in Bangladesh Burke Jason 4 June 2010 The Guardian 4 June 2010 Reactions Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister, ordered an investigation into the fire. She also offered condolences to the victims and their families.Watts Alex 4 June 2010 At Least 100 Dead in Bangladesh Fire http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Dhaka-At-Least-100-Dead-In-Bangladesh-Fire-In-Kayettuli/Article/201006115643207?lpos=Home_First_Home_Article_Teaser_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_15643207_Dhaka%3A_At_Least_100_Dead_In_Bangladesh_Fire_In_Kayettuli Sky News https://web.archive.org/web/20100606005959/http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Dhaka-At-Least-100-Dead-In-Bangladesh-Fire-In-Kayettuli/Article/201006115643207?lpos=Home_First_Home_Article_Teaser_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_15643207_Dhaka%3A_At_Least_100_Dead_In_Bangladesh_Fire_In_Kayettuli 6 June 2010 4 June 2010 The government announced that 5 June 2010 would be a day of mourning.http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0604/bangladesh.html 114 killed in Bangladesh fire 4 June 2010 RTÉ News 4 June 2010 The Bangladesh cricket team, who took the field the day after the fire during their tour of England, wore black armbands in remembrance. Financial assistance Mirza Ali Behrouze Ispahany the chairman of M.M. Ispahani came up with financial assistance for the victims.http://print.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2017/01/24/162927 Behrouze Ispahani dead FIRST PAGE The financial express 28 January 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170202044702/http://print.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2017/01/24/162927 2 February 2017 dead See also List of historic fires References 22.331306 N 91.81233 E region:BD_type:event title Category:2010 fires in Asia Category:2010 industrial disasters Category:2010 disasters in Bangladesh 2010 fire Category:2010 explosions Category:Industrial fires and explosions in Dhaka 2010 Category:June 2010 in Bangladesh Category:Residential building fires in Bangladesh Category:Old Dhaka