DHAKA: At least 13 people were burnt to death and several injured in a fire that broke out at a plastic factory near Nasim Plaza in section Mirpur-1 area in the capital on Saturday evening.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner M Asaduzzaman Mia confirmed the matter to banglanews.

Besides, two more sustained burn injuries and two were injured due to inhaling smoky air, he added.

He further said that the fire service personnel are still searching the place.

Meanwhile, Fire Service director (operations) Major Shakil Newaz said some 20 units of Fire Service brought the blaze under control after trying frantically for 1 hour and 45 minutes.

The place was very risky as there were chemicals scattered, he added.

Director General of Fire Service and Civil Defence Brigadier General Ali Ahmed Khan told banglanews that the number of casualty might increase.

Apco Ltd machine operator Mamun said at least 75-80 were working when the blaze broke out.

Two injured watchmen were admitted to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital.

Another watchman of the factory Majebul told banglanews that the fire broke out as a boiler burst in the ground floor.

However, a compensation of Tk 20,000 is declared by the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief for the burn victims and their families.

Moreover, the local MP of the area has also announced to provide a financial aid among the injured.

An investigation committee has also formed to reveal the origination of the fire, sources said.

BDST: 2250 HRS, JAN 31, 2015