Massive fire breaks out in Khilgaon’s 2 market, 25 shops gutted

Published : 04 Apr 2019, 10:10

Sahos Desk

At least 25 shops were gutted in a fire that broke out at two markets in the city’s Khilgaon area early Thursday.

Deputy assistant director Kazi Najimozzaman of Fire Service and Civil Defense said the fire broke out at Khilgaon City Corporation Market around 3:15 am and engulfed the adjoining Pubali Shopping Market in the area.

On information, 15 firefighting units went to the spot and extinguished the blaze around 5:35 am.

The origin of the fire could not be known immediately.

There are three markets Khilgaon City Corporation, Pubali Shopping Centre and Uttara Market in the area housed a total of 1335 shops, said Najimozzaman.

The fire came under under control at 5 am and fully doused around 5:35 am, he said.

Due to the prompt action taken by the firefighting units, the fire could not spread so much, he added.

Source: unb

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