At least six Bangladeshi expatriates have died in a fire at a sofa factory in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The death toll could rise further, the country’s media said.
The incident took place in the Al Khalil area of Medina on Wednesday, February 10 at night. The Bangladesh Embassy has confirmed the matter. However, the exact cause of the fire or the number of casualties is not yet known.
The identities of the slain Bangladeshis were not immediately available. Their identities could not be confirmed as they were badly burnt. However, their home is in Chattogram. The cause of the fire was not immediately known.
News Room, February 11,2021