The fire originating from natural gas leakage during deep tubewell excavation in Ukhiya upazila of Cox's Bazar has not been brought under control even after 14 hours. The intensity and flames of the fire increased significantly after five in the afternoon, drawing crowds to the Marine Drive and bridge area to witness the blazing fire in the dark.
The fire started around 7:30 am on Tuesday in the courtyard of Mostafa Sikdar's house near the Inani Marine Drive small bridge. After failing to find water from a previous attempt 10 to 15 days ago, workers started drilling another spot on Monday, leading to the gas outburst on Tuesday morning.
Fire service and police are working to control the blaze, while authorities have established a security perimeter and evacuated nearby residents as a precaution. Temporary power suspension has been implemented across a 15-kilometer area from Monkhali to Patuatek to prevent fire hazards on electric lines, and a Bapex expert team from Dhaka has arrived to assess the situation.
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