Faridpur: A 16-year-old boy was killed when a fire broke out at a dwelling house in Bakhunda Purba Para in Sadar upazila of Faridpur district on Sunday night. The deceased was identified as Tamim Mia, son of Rafique Mia, a Bangladeshi expatriate in Dubai.
According to United News of Bangladesh, local people reported that the fire originated at Rafique Mia’s house around 11pm and spread quickly. Two firefighting units responded to the scene and extinguished the blaze after about two hours of effort, as stated by Md Nazrul Islam, Station Officer of Faridpur Fire Service and Civil Defence Headquarters.
The fire resulted in the destruction of two tin-shed houses and valuables, including a motorcycle, TV, and refrigerator. Tamim, who was inside the house at the time, sustained severe burn injuries as other family members were attending a social programme elsewhere. He was later taken to Faridpur Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
Md Nazrul Islam suggested that the fire might have originated from an electrical short circuit. However, the victim’s family alleged that the fire might have been set intentionally due to a land dispute with their neighbors. A general diary was lodged with Sadar Police Station.
Azmir Hossain, Additional Superintendent of Police (Sadar Circle), stated that the body was sent to Faridpur Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy. Police mentioned that the exact cause of the fire will be determined after a thorough investigation.