Bangladesh Factory Fire: 52 killed, dozens injured

At least 52 workers died and dozens were injured in a massive fire that broke out at a six-storey juice factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is suspected that the fire originated from the ground floor of the building and spread quickly due to the presence of chemicals and plastic bottles.

At least 52 people were killed and over 50 injured in a massive fire that broke out at a six-storey juice factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Credit: Reuters Photo

Reportedly, the fire broke out around 5 pm on July 8 at the Shezan juice factory in Naryanganj's Rupganj, according to fire officials.

It is suspected that the fire originated from the ground floor of the building and spread quickly due to the presence of chemicals and plastic bottles. Credit: AFP Photo

52 people have died and over 50 were injured in the fire, the Dhaka Tribune reported. Credit: AFP Photo

Several workers jumped off the building to escape the devastating fire. Credit: AFP Photo

18 firefighting units were struggling to douse the fire at the factory building of Hashem Foods Limited. Credit: Reuters Photo

People gathered in front of the building in search of their loved ones. Of the many missing, the identities of 44 workers have been confirmed, the newspaper said. Credit: AFP Photo

Firefighters try to douse a fire that broke out a day before in a beverage and food factory in Rupganj in the district Narayanganj on July 9, 2021. Credit: AFP Photo

Firefighters and rescue workers recover bodies of victims who died in the fire that broke out a day before in a beverage and food factory in Rupganj, Bangladesh. Credit: AFP Photo

Firefighters try to douse a fire that broke out a day before in a beverage and food factory in Rupganj, Bangladesh. Credit: Reuters Photo

An aerial photo show firefighters trying to extinguish a massive fire that broke out in a beverage and food factory in Narayanganj, central Bangladesh. Credit: AFP Photo