International News: A fire tapped out at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Saturday afternoon, prompting the temporary suspension of all flights. The fire started in the airport’s cargo area, producing thick smoke that could be seen from a loftiness and prompting a large-scale emergency response.
Fire Sparks Firsthand Response
Officials reported that the fire began near Gate 8 at virtually 2:30 pm. Talha Bin Jashim, a spokesperson for the Fire Service, said that nine firefighting units were sent immediately, with fifteen increasingly on the way. Later, Talha Bin Jashim from the Fire Service and Civil Defence Media Cell confirmed that 28 units were urgently working to tenancy the fire, while replacement units remained ready. An airport spokesperson unpreventable that “all our watercraft are safe. Remoter updates will follow as the situation develops.”
Coordinated Efforts to Tenancy the Blaze
The firefighting effort is a joint operation involving the Bangladesh Civil Aviation Authority, the Fire Service, and two fire units from the Bangladesh Air Force, equal to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Additionally, two platoons from the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) joined the rescue operations. The Bangladesh Navy is moreover reportedly profitable to ensure safety in and virtually the airport, Bangladeshi media outlet Prothomalo reported.
No Casualties Reported
Authorities confirmed that there were no firsthand casualties or major damages from the fire. The rationalization of the tinder is still stuff investigated, and officials are closely monitoring the situation to prevent remoter risks.
