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Tragic Fire at Bangladesh Seaside Resort Leaves 10 Dead and Nine Injured
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News18•17-10-2026, 15:15
Tragic Fire at Bangladesh Seaside Resort Leaves 10 Dead and Nine Injured
- •At least 10 people lost their lives and nine others were injured in a massive fire at a seaside resort in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.
- •The blaze erupted early Saturday morning at the TUPTUP Resto and Resort, a three-storey wooden and bamboo structure located near Patuartek Beach.
- •The injured victims were rushed to Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital, where five patients are receiving treatment for burn injuries.
- •Authorities reported that around 30 people were inside the resort when the fire broke out, completely gutting the building.
- •The exact cause of the fire remains unknown as the Fire Service and local authorities continue their investigation.
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The exact cause of the fire remains unknown. While authorities and the Fire Service are investigating the incident, some individuals suspect that the blaze might have originated in the resort's kitchen.
The three-storey resort is situated in Inani within Cox's Bazar's south-eastern district, near Patuartek Beach along Marine Drive and approximately 29km from Kolatoli.
At least 10 people were killed and nine others were injured in the tragic blaze that swept through the seaside resort. The injured victims were admitted to Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital for treatment.
