A number of women and children with severe burn injuries are currently undergoing treatment at the burn unit of Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RMCH). One such woman, who suffered burn injuries while trying to stay warm by igniting a makeshift campfire, has died at the burn unit of RMCH. Unfortunately, she died at 10:30 am on Tuesday while undergoing treatment,” Dr MA Hamid Palash, chief assistant professor of the burn unit, said. According to media reports, last year 24 people died while undergoing treatment at the RMCH after sustaining severe burn injuries from accidental fire incidents in the region. “Unable to stand the severe cold, the poor girl ignited a makeshift campfire to stay warm.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 22, 2020 12:00 UTC