Fire at RFL Industrial Park in Habiganj kills 1, injures 30
A woman was killed and 30 others were injured in a fire that broke out at PRAN-RFL Habiganj Industrial Park today.
Akhtar Hossain, superintendent of police of Habiganj, said the woman worker died after she jumped off the roof to escape the fire.
The fire broke out at the park's building number 13 which houses a chips factory in Alipur area of Shayestaganj upazila around 1:30pm.
Sultan Mahmud, senior station officer of Habiganj Fire Service, said six fire engines from Habiganj, Shaistaganj and Madhabpur stations are working to control the fire.
The fire is currently under control, he said without providing details of damage or casualties.
Meanwhile, locals are protesting in front of the main gate of the company as no one is allowed to enter the spot.
A witness, Matin Miah, said the fire broke out when one group of workers had finished their shift and another was taking their place.
It has been alleged that workers were working in the compound even though it was a public holiday.
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