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A fire at Dhaka's airport cargo terminal, caused by unsafe lithium battery storage and failed safety systems, spread rapidly despite trained staff and delayed response.
A probe into the October 18 fire at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport’s cargo complex found unsafe storage of lithium-ion batteries and failed fire protection systems were primary causes, with no evidence of arson.
The blaze, starting in a DHL-leased shed, spread rapidly due to an electrical short or overheating batteries, with no sprinklers activating and delayed emergency response.
Firefighters arrived late, hampered by poor access and lack of nearby hydrants, forcing them to draw water from distant sources.
The army joined at 3:21pm, and 37 units fought the fire, which consumed the structure despite staff having extinguishers and training.
The report, submitted November 3 by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, recommends automatic fire detection and suppression systems and improved emergency protocols.
Un incendio en la terminal de carga del aeropuerto de Dhaka, causado por el almacenamiento inseguro de baterías de litio y los sistemas de seguridad fallidos, se extendió rápidamente a pesar del personal entrenado y la respuesta tardía.