Fire breaks out on oil tanker in Chattogram

A fire broke out on an oil tanker anchored at the outer anchorage of Chattogram on Thursday (28 May) morning.

The fire reportedly started around 7:25am on the vessel named MT Meghna Trader.

After receiving the news, multiple units of the Bangladesh Coast Guard began operations to bring the blaze under control.

According to Coast Guard sources, the vessels Shyamol Bangla and BCGT Promotto joined the firefighting efforts. In addition, two firefighting teams equipped with high-speed boats from BCG Base Chattogram and BCG Outpost Patenga were deployed to the scene.

The Coast Guard Eastern Zone Media Control Room confirmed the incident.

However, the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage could not be immediately determined. Coast Guard personnel are continuing efforts to contain the blaze.