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accidents-and-disasters1 year ago

"Deadly Blaze Claims 43 Lives in Bangladesh Building Fire"

At least 43 people have died in a fire that broke out in a multi-storey building in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The blaze started in a restaurant and quickly spread, trapping dozens of people. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Bangladesh's Health Minister reported that at least 33 people were declared dead at one hospital, with 10 others dying at the city's main burns hospital. The incident highlights the common issue of poor safety awareness and inadequate enforcement of regulations in the country.

tragedy2 years ago

"Tragedy Strikes Johannesburg: Over 70 Lives Lost in Devastating Building Fire"

At least 73 people were killed and dozens injured in a fire that engulfed a dilapidated building in Johannesburg, South Africa, where squatters lived in dangerous conditions. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation, but initial evidence suggests it started on the ground floor. The building was one of over 600 derelict structures in Johannesburg that are illegally occupied, highlighting the severe lack of affordable housing in the city. Many residents, including migrants, lit fires for warmth and light, posing a deadly hazard. The fire ranks among the deadliest residential fires in recent years, surpassing the toll of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London.