(CNN) A rescue operation has been launched to save people trapped in a blaze engulfing a 22-story building in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka. At least five people were killed and 60 injured as the fire ripped through the FR Tower in the commercial Banani area on Thursday. Photographs showed thick clouds of smoke billowing from the building and emergency crews working to douse the flames. The injured have been taken to hospitals around the city, Dhaka Fire Department spokesperson Shajahan Sikder told CNN. It was not known how many people are trapped inside the tower, Sikder said.

Source: CNN March 28, 2019 12:11 UTC