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flag 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.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Firefighters arrived late, hampered by poor access and lack of nearby hydrants, forcing them to draw water from distant sources. flag The army joined at 3:21pm, and 37 units fought the fire, which consumed the structure despite staff having extinguishers and training. flag The report, submitted November 3 by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, recommends automatic fire detection and suppression systems and improved emergency protocols.

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