Publish: 14:56, 10 Mar, 2025

Fire at Liberation War Museum; doused quickly

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Fire at Liberation War Museum; doused quickly
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A fire that broke out in the generator room of the Liberation War Museum in Agargaon, Dhaka on Monday was brought under control within 36 minutes, reports UNB.

According to Fire Service officials, the fire caused damage to assets worth Tk 5 lakh.

The fire was reported at 9:00 am, and two units from Mohammadpur Fire Station arrived on the scene at 9:20 am. "The fire was under control by 9:36 am and completely extinguished by 9:46 am," said Talha Bin Jashim, station officer at the FSCD headquarters media cell.

He added that the fire services' quick response stopped the fire from spreading, saving assets worth Tk 50 lakh.

The cause of the fire was said to an electrical malfunction.

Bd-pratidin English/Tanvir Raihan

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