A massive fire engulfs the National Museum in Rio de Janeiro, one of Brazil's oldest, on September 2, 2018. The museum, located in the city's north, was closed to the public when the fire broke out and no injuries were immediately reported. The museum was founded in 1818 by King Joao VI and is considered a jewel of Brazilian culture, housing more than 20 million valuable pieces. He said the museum, a former palace that was once the official resident of the royal family, had never had necessary support. The National Museum, which is linked to the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, had suffered from funding cuts.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 03, 2018 04:18 UTC