Firefighter Dies After Being Burned While Extinguishing Tongi Warehouse Blaze

A firefighter from the Tongi Fire Station in Gazipur, Shamim Ahmed, has tragically passed away while undergoing treatment at the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute after being severely burned in an explosion at a chemical warehouse.

Incident Details

• The explosion occurred on Monday, 22 September, at a chemical warehouse in Tongi.
• Four firefighters were admitted to the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute following the incident.
• Shamim Ahmed, 100% burned, succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, 23 September, at around 3:00 PM while in the ICU.
• Three other injured personnel remain under treatment, with two reported to be in critical condition.

Official Statements

• Dr. Nasir Uddin, Director of the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute, confirmed Shamim Ahmed’s death and provided details of the other injured firefighters.
• Talha Bin Jasim, a member of the Fire Service and Civil Defence Media Wing, stated that Shamim Ahmed’s funeral will be held at the Fire Service and Civil Defence headquarters after Maghrib prayers.

Background on Shamim Ahmed

• Shamim Ahmed joined the Bangladesh Fire Service in 2004.
• He hailed from Netrokona District and was a father of three children.
• At the time of the incident, he was actively serving at the Tongi Fire Station.

This tragic incident highlights the dangers faced by firefighters responding to chemical and industrial hazards, and the sacrifice of Shamim Ahmed will be remembered by his colleagues and the nation.