Bailey Road Tragedy: CID examining evidence to determine cause of fire

Senior Correspondent

Publisted at 6:35 PM, Thu Mar 7th, 2024

Authorities are investigating the cause of a devastating fire at the Green Cozy Cottage on Dhaka's Bailey Road, which claimed 46 lives last week.

The Fire Service and Civil Defense initially suspected an electrical issue with a kettle or a gas cylinder explosion as the source of the blaze.

However, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has collected over 15 samples from the scene for forensic analysis. CID officials believe a gas cylinder explosion may be the cause, but a final determination will be made upon receiving the forensic report, expected within the next few days.

"Several CID teams have been working at the site since the fire was extinguished," said CID chief Additional IGP Mohammed Ali Miah at a press briefing today. "The forensic, DNA, and chemical teams are actively involved in the investigation."

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