2010 Dhaka fire
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). The fire occurred in the Nimtali area of Old Dhaka.
A crowd of people day after the fire. The burnt buildings are in the centre. | |
| Date | 3 June 2010 |
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| Time | 10.30 pm BST Time |
| Location | Nimtoli, Old Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Also known as | Nimtoli tragedy |
| Cause | Electricity |
| Deaths | 126 |
| Non-fatal injuries | Approximately 200 |
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