Cox’s Bazar fire kills father, daughter
A man and his minor daughter were killed as a fire burnt down five houses in Lighthouse area of Cox’s Bazar on Saturday night, reports UNB.
The deceased were Atiqul Islam, 47, and his daughter Sadia Akhter, 7.
The fire originated at a house at Khaliapara around 8:30pm and engulfed the adjoining ones, said Abdul Malek, deputy director of Cox's Bazar fire service.
The fire left Atiqul and Sadia injured in the incident, he said, adding that they later died at sadar hospital.
On information, firefighters rushed in and brought the fire under control, Malek said.