By Xinhua
Dhaka : A gas pipeline in Bangladesh’s southeastern Chittagong district exploded in a massive blaze Tuesday night, threatening people living nearby and industries.
The pipeline of the Expanded Bakhrabad Gas line located in Chittagong on the middle of Kalurghat bridge over the Karnaphuli river broke out at about 8.30 p.m. “It was raging towards the southern side where 25 industrial units and two residential areas are facing threat,” a private news agency UNB was quoted as saying.
Firefighters rushed to the spot and tried to douse the blaze, but to little effect.
The cause of the fire was unknown. Bakhrabad Gas authorities could not say anything in this regard.
The port-city of Chittagong is about 215 km southeast of capital Dhaka. The big river-bridge connects three thana areas in and outside city. The thanas are Chandgaon and Karnaphuli in the city and Boalkhali on the outskirts.