Four workers were burned in a fire caused by a short circuit while repairing an air conditioner at the Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) academic building in Mirpur. The incident occurred around 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday on the third floor of the building. The injured were identified as Al Mamun, 34, Selim, 30, Russel, 45, and Sujon, 31. They were rescued and taken to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery for treatment in the afternoon.

According to a colleague, sparks from the short circuit ignited the fire during the repair work. Inspector Md. Faruk of the Dhaka Medical College Hospital police outpost confirmed that the injured are currently receiving treatment at the emergency department of the burn institute. Authorities are monitoring their condition.

Relevant authorities have begun investigating the cause of the fire to determine the exact circumstances behind the short circuit and subsequent injuries.