Seventy-eight killed in Bangladesh fire

    At least 78 people have been killed in a fire in Bangladesh.

    A fast-moving fire swept through the historic district of the capital Dhaka, after breaking out in a residential building that had flammable material stored on the ground floor.

    Members of a bridal party are thought to be among the victims.

    Firefighters fought for more than five hours to put out the blaze, hindered by narrow streets and a lack of water sources.

    The cause of the fire remains unknown.

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