130401 Bangladesh Fire destroys 51 houses in Thakurgaon
Bangladesh Apr 01 2013 “Houses”
Dead : dead 0 or unknown Burnout : 30 to 69 Injured : injured 0 or unknown
Fire destroys 51 houses in Thakurgaon
Updated: 2013-04-03
At least 51 houses were gutted in a devastating fire at Gargaon village in Pirganj upazila of the district on Monday afternoon.
Fire-fighters and locals said, the fire originated from an earthen oven at one Mojidul’s house at the village at about 3:00pm and soon engulfed the adjacent 50 other houses.
The victims claimed that the fire damaged properties worth Tk. 20 lakh while the fire-fighters estimated the loss at Tk. 5 lakh.
The fire made at least 200 people homeless. They are now living under the open sky and waiting for necessary help.
Websource:The Daily Star
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Date:13-04-03
Country:Bangladesh