Major Fire Breaks Out at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Bangladesh

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A devastating fire broke out in the cargo area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, forcing authorities to suspend all flights. The blaze, which originated in the cargo section near Gate no 8, was quickly brought under control by firefighting units from the airport, Bangladesh Army, the Bangladesh Air Force, and other agencies. The fire, which was reported around 2:30 pm, has caused significant disruptions to air travel in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • The fire broke out in the cargo area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, at around 2:30 pm.
  • 28 firefighting units rushed to the scene to douse the flames, and the blaze was brought under control.
  • All flights to and from the airport were temporarily suspended, with at least five flights diverted to other airports.
  • The airfield at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport will remain closed until 6:00 pm today.
  • The Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Air Force, and other relevant agencies were involved in the firefighting efforts.
  • No casualties have been reported so far, but the fire has caused significant disruptions to air travel in the region.

Statistics:

  • 28 firefighting units were deployed to douse the flames.
  • The fire originated in the cargo section near Gate no 8 of the airport.
  • 5 flights scheduled to land at the airport were diverted to other airports.
  • The airfield at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport will remain closed until 6:00 pm today.
  • The fire was reported around 2:30 pm.

Sources:

  • The Daily Star
  • Dhaka Tribune
  • HT Digital Content Services