A fire broke out at a multi-story residential building in Dhaka's Dhanmondi area on Tuesday afternoon, November 3, prompting an emergency response from the Fire Service and Civil Defense. The incident occurred around 3:30 pm at a 14-story building in Dhanmondi 10/A, Road 27. The fire reportedly originated in an apartment on the second floor.
Firefighters from Mohammadpur Fire Station reached the scene at approximately 3:42 pm and began extinguishing the blaze. Additional units were also dispatched from Palashi as a precautionary measure. After a coordinated firefighting operation, the fire was completely brought under control at around 4:18 pm. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident. The additional firefighting units sent from Palashi were withdrawn after the situation came under control.
The exact cause of the fire and the extent of property damage have not yet been determined. Fire Service officials said the matter would be examined further.
The incident once again highlights the importance of fire safety measures, emergency preparedness, and proper safety arrangements in Dhaka's densely populated residential buildings.
