Fire at Cox's Bazar Resort Claims 10 Lives
A devastating fire at a seaside resort in Bangladesh results in ten fatalities and several injuries.
Ten people confirmed dead in the resort fire.
Nine individuals sustained injuries, with five hospitalized.
The cause of the fire at TUPTUP Resto and Resort is still under investigation.
A tragic incident unfolded early Saturday morning at TUPTUP Resto and Resort in Inani, Cox’s Bazar district, where a fire claimed the lives of at least ten individuals and left nine others injured. The fire erupted around 6:30 AM, engulfing the three-storey establishment primarily constructed from bamboo and wood.
Local officials reported that the entire structure was destroyed by the blaze. Syed Muhammad Morshed Hossain, deputy assistant director of the Cox’s Bazar Fire Service, confirmed that the resort was completely gutted. The deputy commissioner of Cox’s Bazar, A Mannan, indicated that six bodies had been recovered from the scene, and DNA samples would be collected to facilitate the identification process before the remains are returned to the victims' families.
The injured were promptly transported to Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital for treatment. According to Sabuktagin Mahmud Sohel, the hospital’s resident medical officer, five of the injured sustained burns covering approximately 5% of their bodies, while another individual was treated for injuries sustained in a fall and later discharged after receiving first aid. All five burn victims have been admitted for further medical care.
Reports suggest that around 30 guests were present at the resort at the time of the fire. While four to five individuals managed to escape, the status of the remaining guests remains uncertain, raising concerns about their safety and whereabouts.
As investigations continue, authorities are working to determine the cause of the fire. The local community is in mourning as they grapple with the loss of life and the impact of this tragic event on the popular tourist destination.
