Fire fighters fight flames that engulfed several buildings at Churihatta Lane in Old Dhaka's Chawkbazar area on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Mahmud Hossain Opu/Dhaka TribuneAt least 70 people have been killed in the incident, according to Fire Service officialsTwo helicopters of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) were used to bring the fire in Chawkbazar, Dhaka under control early on Thursday morning. Confirming the matter at around 4:15am, Air Commodore Md Zahid Hossain said: “The helicopters were brought in to help firefighters douse the massive blaze in Chawkbazar. Also Read - Chawkbazar fire: Death toll rises to 70As of 9:30am on Thursday, at least 70 people have been killed by the fire, said Duty Officer Mizanur at the Fire Control Room in Dhaka. Fire Service officials have warned that the death toll is likely to rise. Firefighters and police are currently conducting a search in the area for dead bodies and injured individuals.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 21, 2019 03:47 UTC