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On June 4, 2022, a fire and explosion occurred at the BM Container Depot in Sitakunda, Chittagong, BangladeshThe blast killed at least 49 people and injured hundreds more. 
What happened?
  • A fire started in the loading area of the depot around 9 PM 
  • A massive explosion occurred around 11:45 PM 
  • The explosion was so powerful that it was heard several kilometers away 
  • The explosion shattered the windows of nearby buildings 
  • The fire was caused by chemicals stored in the containers 
  • The fire was finally brought under control on June 7, 2022 
What was in the depot?
  • The depot contained around 4,000 containers, some of which may have contained chemicals 
  • The depot contained 800 containers with exportable items, 500 containers with imported items, and 3,000 empty containers 
What was the impact?
  • The fire destroyed hundreds of millions of dollars worth of garments 
  • The fire caused a huge loss for the industry 
  • The depot's authorities provided compensation to the families of the workers who died in the fire 

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