March 7, 2023
Gulistan district of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh
An explosion occurred in a five-story building
As of the night of March 9 local time
At least 22 people were killed in the accident
More than 100 people were injured
At present, the search and rescue work has been completed
Deputy Chief of the Dhaka City Police Department
Mahid uddin Kundkar said
"The cause of the explosion is unknown
Probably due to a gas explosion"
Gas as a kind of energy for life
It is widely used in homes, restaurants and other places
It has the characteristics of flammable and explosive
If it happens, it will give life and property to the family and neighbors
Causing huge losses
What are the causes of gas explosions?
And how can it be prevented?
Gas deflagration causes trauma and burns
How should the emergency be handled?
"four-step method" for self-rescue after gas deflagration
Take off, rinse, cover, send. First of all, take off the lit clothes as soon as possible, on this basis, rinse the wound with running water as soon as possible, remove the residual heat on the skin as soon as possible, reduce the damage, and after the preliminary treatment, if the area is large, you can cover the wound with a clean towel, gauze, sheets, etc., protect the wound from infection, and send it to a specialist hospital for disposal as soon as possible.
From: Ministry of Emergency Management
Source: Jining Fire Department