A fire broke out on the eighth floor of Cox’s Ambassador Hotel in Cox’s Bazar’s Kolatoli hotel-motel zone on Thursday evening, triggering panic among tourists and residents.
The fire started in a hotel room around 6:30pm. No casualties have been reported so far.
Syed Morshed Hossain, deputy director of Cox’s Bazar Fire Service and Civil Defense, said the fire originated from an air conditioner in the room.
Two fire service units rushed to the scene after receiving the alert and began efforts to bring the blaze under control. The situation is currently under control, he said.
More than 100 tourists staying at the hotel moved to safer places amid fears that the fire could spread. Tourists staying at nearby hotels and residents also gathered on the road in panic.
Fire service officials are working to ensure the fire is fully contained and to prevent further spread.
Cox’s Bazar Life Report
Photo: Rahim Uddin
