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Earthquake in Dhaka Could Lead to Devastating Fires, Warn Experts

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Dhaka, July 5 (IANS) A powerful earthquake in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, could not only lead to widespread structural collapse but also trigger devastating fires through ruptured gas pipelines, electrical short circuits, and other secondary hazards, according to a media report. According to specialists, fatalities often increase significantly when fires break out in the aftermath of earthquakes, particularly in densely populated urban areas where adequate preventive and emergency response meas…