Bailey Road fire under control, 65 rescued

A massive fire that broke out at a restaurant in the capital's Bailey Road area on Thursday night has been brought under control around two hours after the fire began.

Firefighters in association with members of police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) brought the flame under control around 11:50 pm, arond two hours after the blaze broke out. 

Shahjadi Sultana, duty officer of Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) headquarters control room, confirmed the matter.

As of writing this report around 12:45 am, the firefighters rescued 65 people from the restaurant, she said.

Earlier, FSCD’s warehouse inspector Anwarul Islam said the blaze began in ‘Kacchi Bhai Restaurant’ at 9:50 pm.

On information, eight firefighting units from several stations rushed to the spot, he said.

Later, four more units were added while members of the police and BGB extended their helping hands to bring the fire under control.

The origin of the fire could not be known immediately, the FSCD officer said, adding that details on this matter will be shared later.

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Restaurant catches fire on Bailey Road, 10 hurt