Devastating fire leaves thousands homeless in Dhaka’s Korail shantytown
Summary
A large fire in the Korail shantytown of Dhaka, Bangladesh, destroyed or damaged about 1,500 homes, leaving many people without homes. It took firefighters 16 hours to put out the fire. The fire happened near wealthier parts of the city and affected thousands of families who often work low-wage jobs.Key Facts
- Around 1,500 shanties in Dhaka's Korail area were burned or damaged.
- The fire needed 16 hours to be fully extinguished.
- About 60,000 families live in the 65-hectare Korail shantytown.
- The affected area is close to Dhaka’s upscale Gulshan and Banani districts.
- Firefighters had trouble accessing the fire due to narrow paths in the area.
- Many residents of Korail are rural migrants who work as daily wage earners.
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