10 people killed in fire at Cox’s Bazar resort

POBNEWS24, Cox s Bazar, Oct 17, 2026 : At least 10 people, including 6 from the same family, have died in a fire at Tuptup Resort in Inani, Cox’s Bazar. 9 people were injured in the incident. In addition, some are reported to be missing. It has been alleged that the resort authorities left the scene after the fire.
The resort caught fire at around 8 am on Saturday in the Patwartek beach area of ​​Marine Drive. The fire caused extensive damage to the resort. Later, fire service personnel started a rescue operation at the scene.
The six deceased are members of the family of Abdul Ahad Sardar, a student of Jagannath University for the 2025-2026 academic year. The injured in the fire were rescued and taken to the hospital. Two of them were discharged after receiving first aid.
Ukhia Upazila Executive Officer (UNO) Panna Akhter said that there were nine members of Ahad’s family at the resort. Six of them have been recovered. The remaining three are admitted to the hospital.
Ukhia Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Atiqur Rahman Majumder said around 11 am on Saturday that information has been received that 27 people have entered the resort. Nine of them were outside the resort. It is not possible to provide details about the casualties until the rescue operation is over.
Fire Service official Morshed told reporters at noon that six bodies have been recovered from the scene. Six injured people were rescued and sent to the hospital.
Cox’s Bazar Deputy Commissioner Md. A. Mannan said that all the casualties were tourists. Initially, it is believed that the fire started from the stove in the resort’s kitchen. However, a five-member investigation committee headed by the Additional District Magistrate has been formed to find out the real cause of the fire.