Devastating Fire Hits Cox's Bazar Resort: 6 Tourists Killed

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Publish : 17 Oct 2026, 10:50 AM

Four people have died in a massive fire at Tuptup Resort.. Photo: Collected

A massive fire broke out at a resort in the Inani area of Cox's Bazar, leaving six tourists dead. The resort was completely reduced to ashes, and several others, including tourists, are feared injured or missing.

The incident occurred around 7:00 AM on Saturday (October 17) at the Tuptup Resort located in the Patuartek beach area along the Marine Drive.

Dolan Acharya, a senior official of the Fire Service, confirmed from the scene that six bodies have been recovered so far.

The Fire Service suspects that all the deceased were tourists. Officials expressed concern that the death toll might rise further as search operations continue.

According to Fire Service sources, three firefighting units began operations around 8:00 AM and brought the blaze under control by 10:00 AM. Rescue operations are currently ongoing at the site.

Meanwhile, all members of the resort management reportedly fled the scene following the incident.

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