Chattogram market fire guts 100 shanties


FE Team | Published: June 20, 2019 13:35:46 | Updated: June 22, 2019 13:23:16


At least 100 shanties and eight shops are gutted in a fire at Chaktai Bhera Market in Bakolia area of the city on Thursday, June 20, 2019 - Photo: UNB

At least 100 shanties and eight shops were gutted in a fire at Chaktai Bhera Market in Bakolia area of the city on Thursday morning.

The fire broke out at 9:30am and spread rapidly, said Jashim Uddin, deputy assistant director of Fire Service and Civil Defense.

Fifteen firefighting units went to the spot and extinguished the blaze after two and a half an hours of frantic efforts, UNB reported quoting the official.

The cause of the fire and extent of damage could not be ascertained immediately.

The local administration has formed a five-member committee to investigate the incident. It has been asked to submit a report within five working days.

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