Bangladesh clothing factory hit by deadly fire.
October 7, 2013
BBC News
There are at least nine people reported killed in a factory fire near Bangladesh's captial city Dhaka. The factory produces clothing and the fire started in the knitting section. The cause of the fire right now is unknown. There are 3000 workers that work in this factory and most had left for the day when the fire started. Some were working overtime and were trapped when the flames engulfed the factory. There is a severe lack of water and nearby fire stations which made it very difficult to control and fight the huge fire. This is one of many similar disasters that has happened to a Bangladesh garment factory in the last year.
In my opinion there needs to be more fire safety standards put in place at all factories in Bangladesh. Like sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers. Also staff should be trained on what to do in case of such an emergency. I also think that the companies who purchase goods from these factories in other countries should ensure that the staff are working in a safe environment. Where needed they should be financially helping to cover the costs bring the factory up to safety code.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-24453165
There are at least nine people reported killed in a factory fire near Bangladesh's captial city Dhaka. The factory produces clothing and the fire started in the knitting section. The cause of the fire right now is unknown. There are 3000 workers that work in this factory and most had left for the day when the fire started. Some were working overtime and were trapped when the flames engulfed the factory. There is a severe lack of water and nearby fire stations which made it very difficult to control and fight the huge fire. This is one of many similar disasters that has happened to a Bangladesh garment factory in the last year.
In my opinion there needs to be more fire safety standards put in place at all factories in Bangladesh. Like sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers. Also staff should be trained on what to do in case of such an emergency. I also think that the companies who purchase goods from these factories in other countries should ensure that the staff are working in a safe environment. Where needed they should be financially helping to cover the costs bring the factory up to safety code.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-24453165
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