Deadly fire and explosions at container depot in Bangladesh
48 dead and hundreds injured as hydrogen peroxide containers exploded
A deadly blaze and several massive explosions have left 48 people dead and nearly 450 injured in Sitakund, near the port city of Chittagong, Bangladesh. The fire began on the evening of 4 June, and took 86 hours to douse with the army’s assistance. The explosions killed ten fire service personnel, with a further three among those still missing. DNA tests have been carried out to identify most of the bodies.