Three people were killed and 12 others were injured after fire broke out in a building in the capital's Science Laboratory area following an AC explosion.
The incident took place on Sunday (March 5) at 10:52 am. The fire was brought under control at 11:13 with the efforts of 4 units of fire service.
Some people were injured as the wall of the building collapsed due to the explosion. Phoenix Insurance Company, a salon and several shops in the building sustained extensive damage.
Confirming the matter, Khaleda Yasmin, the duty officer of the fire service, said that there was an explosion in the building. 4 units have been dispatched to the scene.
The road in front of the building was closed to traffic after the blast. After the explosion, electricity was cut off in Newmarket and all the markets in the area.
