February 2019 Dhaka fire
On 20 February 2019, a fire broke out in Dhaka, Bangladesh following a road accident between a pickup van and a private car. After the collision, the car's gas cylinder exploded. The fire then spread to a group of nearby buildings being used to store chemicals, and quickly spread in the densely packed historic district of Chowk Bazaar in Old Dhaka. The fire left at least 80 people dead and 50 others injured.
Fire location Fire location (Dhaka) | |
| Date | 20 February 2019 |
|---|---|
| Time | 22:38 BST (UTC+06:00) |
| Location | Chowk Bazaar, Dhaka Old City, Bangladesh |
| Coordinates | 23.7165°N 90.3941°E |
| Cause | Gas cylinder explosion |
| Deaths | 80 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 50+ |
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